Peruvian avocados distributed in South Korea have excess pesticide residues, the Food and Drug Administration recall action

Published 2023년 4월 26일

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The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in Korea has initiated a recall of Peruvian avocados branded as Haading Avocado, imported by Aplus Fresh Co., Ltd., due to the presence of pesticide residue levels exceeding the permitted limits. Consumers who have purchased the affected product, a 4 kg avocado lot with an import date of 13th and distributed by Aplus Fresh, are advised to cease use and either contact the product's customer center or return it to the point of purchase. The Ministry's action aims to ensure food safety and highlights the importance of adhering to pesticide residue standards to protect consumer health.

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The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety initiated a recall on the 26th after the standard level of pesticide residue was exceeded in Peruvian avocados distributed in Korea. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced on the 26th that avocados from Peru that were distributed in Korea exceeded the standard for pesticide residues and entered recall measures. Haading Avocado is a product produced in Peru in 2023, with an import date of the 13th and weight It is 4 kg. Consumers who have purchased the product should immediately stop taking it and contact the customer center indicated on the product or return it to the place of purchase. The importer/distributor is 'Aplus Fresh Co., Ltd.'. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said, "Sellers holding the recalled food should stop selling and return it to the recall operator." We ask that you actively cooperate with the recall of unsafe food, such as returning it.” The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety initiated a ...

Source: Donga