Unauthorised substances (pesticides) in yardlong beans from Sri Lanka
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Sri Lanka
- Notifier
- Switzerland
What is this? Yardlong beans from Sri Lanka have been found with a pesticide called fipronil. This is not allowed in Switzerland.
What's happening? Switzerland has stopped these beans at the border. The beans may still be in shops or homes.
Does this affect me? If you bought yardlong beans from Sri Lanka, you may have some. Check your fridge or pantry.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: fipronil unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Sri Lanka · Notifier: Switzerland
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