2024/3/12 17:34 (updated at 3/12 18:01)
Pesticide residues were found in red chili powder from a small mill. (Picture taken from the Taipei City Government Health Bureau’s website health.gov.taipei)
(Central News Agency reporter Hao Xueqing, Taichung, 12th) The Taipei City Health Bureau found that the “red chili powder” produced by the small mill contained residues of the pesticide gramesin, which violated the regulations not allowed to be detected. The small mill issued a statement stating that after receiving an official document from the health bureau, Apply for re-inspection. Before safety is confirmed, the product will be removed from the shelves for recycling.
The Taipei City Health Bureau announced the results of random inspections of commercially available chili powder. 6 out of 23 items, accounting for 26%, were found to be unqualified. In addition to Sudan red products, the red chili powder from a small mill was found to have residual pesticide gramesin.
Kemeisu encyclopedia
Chlormequat, also known as Chlormequat, is a plant growth regulator type pesticide, used in grapes to regulate growth, or in chrysanthemums to promote ripening. In the pesticide residue tolerance standards, only chrysanthemum, barley, wheat (including triticale), rapeseed, cottonseed and rye are allowed to be used, and residue tolerances are set. Although it is of low toxicity in animal tests, it still has the risk of affecting growth and development.
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does not meet the “Pesticide Residue Allowance Standard” and has been removed from the shelves and transferred to the Taichung City Office under its jurisdiction.
Regarding the results of the random inspection by the Taipei City Health Bureau, Xiaomofang issued a statement in the afternoon, pointing out that the products and raw materials for this random inspection were inspected for 411 pesticides before entering the factory, and the reports were only qualified before entering the factory for manufacturing.
Xiao Mo Mill explained that Ke Mei Su falls within the scope of 411 abnormal pesticide inspections. Xiao Mo Mill’s independent inspection of Ke Mei Su in December 2022 according to food safety risk monitoring results was qualified. In August 2023, the risk of Kemeisu pesticide increased during border inspection, and it will be included in the batch-by-batch inspection project from October 2023. So far, a total of 4 batches have passed the inspection (report numbers: ABA23A00828, ABA23C00176, ABA23C00175, ABA24200473).
Regarding the results of this random inspection, Xiaomofang emphasized that the company adheres to a responsible attitude and will apply for re-inspection after receiving the official document from the Health Bureau in accordance with Article 39 of the Food Safety Law. As for products that have not been confirmed to be safe, we will be responsible for taking them off the shelves for recycling, and a dedicated person will assist in the return and exchange of goods.
The Food and Drug Safety Department of the Taichung City Government stated that the small mill’s products were found to contain the pesticide Kemeisu, which is not allowed to be used in peppers, and violated Article 15 of the Food Safety and Hygiene Management Act, which may result in a fine of not less than NT$60,000 but not more than NT$200 million. Business operators can apply for re-inspection from the original inspection unit in accordance with the law.
The Food Safety Department pointed out that it has sent a letter to the small mill to state its opinions today. The products in the relevant case are imported from China by themselves. After being made into finished products, they are mainly sold by Carrefour. There is no other channel. They will apply to the Taipei City Government Health Bureau for re-inspection. During the It will be removed from the shelves and stopped for sale first, and the relevant quantity will be further calculated.
The Department of Food Safety explains that Chlormequat, also known as chlormequat, is a plant growth regulator type pesticide. In the “Pesticide Residue Tolerance Standard”, only chrysanthemums, barley, and wheat (including triticale) are allowed. , rapeseed, cottonseed and rye, etc., and have set residue allowances. Although it has low toxicity in animal tests, it still has the risk of affecting growth and development. (Editor: Chen Qingfang) 1130312
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