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Imported Asparagus, Cheese Exceed Pesticide Limits, All Intercepted at Border

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Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) announced that two batches of asparagus imported from Thailand were found to contain propamocarb pesticide residues exceeding the legal limit of 0.01 ppm, testing at 0.02 ppm. Additionally, cheese imported from Italy was found to have excessive E. coli. A total of 730 kg of these products will be returned or destroyed. The TFDA will increase border inspection rates for the non-compliant importers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What pesticide was found in the Thai asparagus imported by Taiwan in the recent inspection?
A: Propamocarb was found in the Thai asparagus imported to Taiwan, exceeding the legal limit.
Q: How much asparagus from Thailand exceeded pesticide limits and was intercepted in 2024?
A: A total of 730 kg of asparagus from Thailand exceeded pesticide limits and was intercepted.
Q: Which country's cheese was found with excessive E. coli at Taiwan's border in the latest report?
A: Cheese imported from Italy was found with excessive E. coli during Taiwan's border inspection.
Q: What is the maximum allowable level of propamocarb in asparagus according to Taiwan's TFDA standards?
A: The legal limit for propamocarb in asparagus is 0.01 ppm according to Taiwan's TFDA regulations.
Q: What action will TFDA take against the importers of the non-compliant Italian cheese in 2024?
A: TFDA will increase border inspection rates for the importers of the non-compliant Italian cheese.