Can Sprouted and Rotten American Potatoes Be Imported? FDA: Must Be Discarded Whole
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Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that imported processing potatoes from the U.S. found to be rotten, sprouted, or exceeding solanine standards must be discarded entirely, not just partially cut for processing. Currently, all U.S. and Australian potato imports have passed border inspections. The FDA will continue to collaborate closely with the Ministry of Agriculture to ensure quarantine and food safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are Taiwan's regulations regarding imported U.S. potatoes?
- A: Taiwan's FDA mandates that imported U.S. processing potatoes found to be rotten, sprouted, or exceeding solanine standards must be discarded entirely, with no processing allowed after partial cutting.
- Q: What should consumers do with sprouted potatoes?
- A: The FDA advises consumers to discard sprouted or rotten potatoes directly for safety reasons.