Croatia detected a high level of methomyl in imported Macedonian peppers

Authorities in Croatia detected a high level of the insecticide methomyl, highly toxic to humans and animals, in imported red peppers from North Macedonia, according to a notice in the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF). During official inspection, 0.049 milligrams of methomyl per kilogram were found, while the permitted level is 0.01 milligrams. The inspection of the batch from North Macedonia was carried out on September 23, and the confirmed results were published on October 3. An order has been issued to withdraw the batch of peppers from the market in Croatia and the European Union. Methomyl has been available on the market since 1966. According to the U.S. ...