EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fruits and vegetables
Acetamiprid in black eyed beans from Madagascar
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8691
Summary
Some black eyed beans from Madagascar have been found to contain high levels of a pesticide called acetamiprid, exceeding the permitted limit. The affected product has not yet been sold in stores and was detained at the border in Greece. Further investigation is needed to determine the extent of any potential health risks.
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
Black eyed beans
- Category
- Fruits and vegetables
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- acetamiprid - pesticide residues — result: 0,43 ± 0,22 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 0.15 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment detained
Distributed to
Greece
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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