輸入食品に対する検査命令の実施 ｜報道発表資料｜厚生労働省

This page announces import inspection orders issued by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on August 16, 2016. Fresh celery imported from the United States exceeded pesticide residue standards for bifenthrin, a pyrethroid insecticide. Two shipments tested positive: one containing 0.03 ppm and another 0.06 ppm (standard: 0.01 ppm). The products are being retained and disposed of accordingly. Although health risks are minimal even with daily consumption, mandatory testing is now required for all US celery imports and processed products.