FDA bans fewer OJ shipments for illegal fungicide
The presence of carbendazim, a fungicide prohibited by American health regulations, has prompted the United States Food and Drug Administration to prevent just three additional shipments of imported orange juice within the past month. In total the FDA has prevented 30 orange juice shipments from being imported into the United States since the government health… read more
FDA Halting Orange Juice Imports Due to Fungicide Concerns
According to news sources, a decision by the Food and Drug Administration to block orange juice imports was taken after traces of fungicide were found in juices imported from Brazil. The fungicides, carbendazim, are chemical compounds that are used in agriculture to eliminate or prevent fungal spores from damaging crops. The U.S does not allow… read more