EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Fruits and vegetables
Carbendazim in green beans from Kenya
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.6857
Summary
Border rejection notification notified by France concerning Green beans (fruits and vegetables), originating from Kenya. Hazard: pesticide residues.
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
Green beans
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- carbendazim - unauthorised substance - pesticide residues — result: 0.17 ± 0.09 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0,01 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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