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[The Epoch Times, February 11] (Liberty Times reporters Lin Xiangmei, Yang Yamin / Taipei report)
The Taipei City Health Bureau yesterday announced the results of random inspections of white fungus and dried chrysanthemums. Out of 20 products, 15 were found to be substandard, with a failure rate of 75%. The violations were all due to pesticide residues, with four chrysanthemum samples even containing four to six types of residual pesticides.
Well-known stores such as Wellcome Supermarket Xinsheng Branch, Matsusei Supermarket Taishun Branch, and PX Mart Heping Branch were among those selling the substandard white fungus. The retailers stated that the non-compliant products would be completely removed from shelves, and manufacturers would be asked to make immediate improvements.
The Health Bureau noted that 13 of the substandard products originated from other counties and cities, and the cases have been transferred to the respective local authorities for handling. Violating manufacturers or responsible companies could face fines ranging from 60,000 to 300,000 NT dollars. Nine of the non-compliant white fungus samples contained the organophosphate pesticide "Diazinon," which should not be detected. Six of the non-compliant chrysanthemum samples had excessive levels of the fungicide "Carbendazim." According to the hygiene standards for edible flowers, the maximum allowable limit is 0.1 ppm. The results have been published on the website: http://www. health. gov. tw/ .
The Health Bureau warned that excessive intake of Diazinon and Carbendazim can cause nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. To avoid consuming residual pesticides, consumers should avoid selecting white fungus that is overly white or has a pungent odor, and rinse it several times with running water before cooking. For chrysanthemums, it is recommended to rinse them once or twice and discard the water to reduce pesticide residues.
Source: http://www. epochtimes. com/ b5/ 9/ 2/ 11/ n2425198. htm
9 White Fungus and 6 Dried Chrysanthemum Samples in Taipei Found with Pesticide Residues
The Taipei City Health Bureau yesterday announced the results of random inspections of white fungus and dried chrysanthemums. Out of 20 products, 15 were found to be substandard, with a failure rate of 75%. The violations were all due to pesticide residues, with four chrysanthemum samples even containing four to six types of residual pesticides.
Well-known stores such as Wellcome Supermarket Xinsheng Branch, Matsusei Supermarket Taishun Branch, and PX Mart Heping Branch were among those selling the substandard white fungus. The retailers stated that the non-compliant products would be completely removed from shelves, and manufacturers would be asked to make immediate improvements.
The Health Bureau noted that 13 of the substandard products originated from other counties and cities, and the cases have been transferred to the respective local authorities for handling. Violating manufacturers or responsible companies could face fines ranging from 60,000 to 300,000 NT dollars. Nine of the non-compliant white fungus samples contained the organophosphate pesticide "Diazinon," which should not be detected. Six of the non-compliant chrysanthemum samples had excessive levels of the fungicide "Carbendazim." According to the hygiene standards for edible flowers, the maximum allowable limit is 0.1 ppm. The results have been published on the website: http://www. health. gov. tw/ .
The Health Bureau warned that excessive intake of Diazinon and Carbendazim can cause nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. To avoid consuming residual pesticides, consumers should avoid selecting white fungus that is overly white or has a pungent odor, and rinse it several times with running water before cooking. For chrysanthemums, it is recommended to rinse them once or twice and discard the water to reduce pesticide residues.
Source: http://www. epochtimes. com/ b5/ 9/ 2/ 11/ n2425198. htm