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On February 28, 2025, a significant food safety incident was reported involving the detection of pesticide residues in a product labeled as Lemongrass-Based Cuisine. The pesticide in question is Chlorpyrifos, known for its use in agricultural practices. This finding has raised concerns regarding potential contaminants in food products.
The Lemongrass-Based Cuisine originated from Thailand, where the presence of Chlorpyrifos residues was identified. Such residues can pose risks, highlighting the importance of stringent monitoring and control measures in food safety protocols.
This incident has been classified under the category of Control, specifically relating to contaminants. The information was disseminated through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF), which serves as a key resource for tracking food safety alerts across Europe. The RASFF system plays a critical role in ensuring that food products meet safety standards and that consumers are informed of potential risks.
As the situation develops, further investigations may be conducted to assess the extent of the contamination and its implications for public health and safety. The detection of Chlorpyrifos residues in food products underscores the ongoing challenges related to pesticide use in agriculture and food supply chains.
- Incident: Pesticide Chlorpyrifos And Residues has been detected in Lemongrass-Based Cuisine.
- Date: 2025-02-28
- Product: Lemongrass-Based Cuisine
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- Origin of issue: Thailand
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- Incident Category: Control
- Hazard Category: Contaminants
- Source: Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF)
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