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Permethrin Insecticide has been detected in Choy Varieties.

February 27 2025

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On February 27, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported the detection of Permethrin Insecticide in Choy Varieties. This incident has been classified under the category of Control and is associated with the hazard category of...

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On February 27, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported the detection of Permethrin Insecticide in Choy Varieties. This incident has been classified under the category of Control and is associated with the hazard category of Contaminants. The source of this contamination has been traced back to Mexico.

Permethrin is a synthetic chemical commonly used as an insecticide to control a variety of pests. Its presence in food products raises concerns regarding safety and compliance with regulatory standards. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration actively monitors food products for contaminants to ensure public health safety.

As a result of this incident, stakeholders in the agricultural and food supply chain are urged to take necessary precautions regarding the handling and distribution of Choy Varieties sourced from the affected region. Further investigation may be warranted to assess the extent of the contamination and its implications for consumers.


  • Incident: Permethrin Insecticide has been detected in Choy Varieties.
  • Date: 2025-02-27
  • Product: Choy Varieties
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  • Origin of issue: MEXICO
  • Hazard: Available to SGS Digicomply users only. Explore the platform (for enterprises, no individual plans)
  • Incident Category: Control
  • Hazard Category: Contaminants
  • Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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Tags: mexico, Control, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Contaminants, February 2025