Insect-Slaying Fungus Earns Safe Food Status
Published Date: 2/25/2025
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Summary
Good news for farmers and food producers! The EPA says Beauveria bassiana strain BW149, a natural bug fighter, is safe enough that it doesn’t need a residue limit on food. This means using it as directed won’t require extra testing or costs, making pest control easier and cheaper starting now.
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Tolerance Exemption for BW149
If you are a farmer or food producer, residues of Beauveria bassiana strain BW149 are exempt from the requirement of a tolerance on all food commodities when used according to label directions and good agricultural practices. The rule eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible residue level under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for this strain.
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