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This page is a press release from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) dated February 1, 2018, announcing inspection orders on imported foods. Due to detection of oxytetracycline (an antibiotic) in Chinese bee larvae products, the MHLW implemented mandatory testing for all lots under food sanitation law. Two cases of bee larvae powder violations were reported, with detected levels below standards and no health impact confirmed. The ministry will direct importers to conduct voluntary inspections until registered testing facilities are ready to accept orders.

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This page is a press release from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare dated February 1, 2018, announcing inspection orders for imported food products. Oxytetracycline, an antibiotic, was detected in Chinese bee larvae products, triggering mandatory testing of all import batches under food hygiene law. Two companies—Yamada Apiculture Co., Ltd. and Yamahiro Shogyo Co., Ltd.—had products exceeding safety standards. The document provides health risk assessment data, concluding that standard consumption levels pose no health risks based on acceptable daily intake limits.