Saved content diff

Before

This page is a press release from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare dated September 15, 2016, announcing inspection orders on imported cumin seeds from China. Profenofos, an organophosphate pesticide, was detected above the standard limit (0.05 ppm) in dried cumin seeds. Two violations were identified with residue levels of 0.08 ppm and 0.13 ppm respectively. The ministry confirms no health risks at these levels and has implemented storage or confirmatory measures on all affected shipments.

After

This page is a press release from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare issued on September 15, 2016. It announces inspection orders for imported Chinese cumin seeds due to detection of profenofos, an organophosphate pesticide, exceeding safety standards. Two violations were found: 399 kg imported by To Food Industry (0.08 ppm) and 624 kg by Seiyuu Shoji (0.13 ppm), with a standard limit of 0.05 ppm. The ministry confirmed no health risks from these levels of contamination.