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Pirimiphos-Methyl, a pesticide, has been detected in copra meal, raising concerns regarding food safety. This incident was reported on February 7, 2025. The copra meal in question originates from Malaysia and falls under the category of control incidents due to the presence of contaminants.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified this detection as a significant issue, highlighting the need for monitoring and regulation in food products. Copra meal is a byproduct of coconut processing and is commonly used in animal feed and other applications.
The presence of Pirimiphos-Methyl in copra meal underscores potential risks associated with pesticide contamination. The FDA continues to oversee such incidents to ensure food safety standards are upheld and to mitigate any health risks to consumers.
As regulatory bodies respond to this finding, further investigations may be conducted to assess the extent of contamination and to implement necessary controls to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
- Incident: Pirimiphos-Methyl has been detected in Copra meal.
- Date: 2025-02-07
- Product: Copra meal
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- Origin of issue: Malaysia
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- Incident Category: Control
- Hazard Category: Contaminants
- Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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