Excessive pesticide residues found in papaya sample

Product name:

Papaya

Pesticide name:

Thiamethoxam

Detected level:

0.03 parts per million

Maximum residue limit:

0.01 parts per million

Sampling location:

CFS collected the papaya sample at import level for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme.

Remarks:
  1. Generally speaking, to reduce pesticide residues in vegetables and fruits, members of the public can rinse vegetables and fruits thoroughly under clean running water, and scrub produce with hard surfaces with a clean brush to remove dirt and substances including pesticides and contaminants from the surface and the fissures, when appropriate.
  2. Any person who imports, manufactures or sells any food not in compliance with the requirements of the Pesticide Residues in Food Regulation (Cap 132CM) concerning pesticide residues commits an offence and is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and to imprisonment for six months upon conviction.
  3. The CFS will follow up on the unsatisfactory result, including tracing the source of the food in question and taking samples for testing.
  4. Investigation is ongoing.

END/Monday, May 7, 2018