Feds Cap Bug Killer on Stinky Durian: Safe Eating Ensured
Published Date: 7/17/2025
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Summary
The EPA just set safe limits for cypermethrin pesticide residues on durian fruit, thanks to a request from the USDA. This means farmers and food sellers can keep using cypermethrin but must follow these new rules to keep durians safe to eat. The change helps protect consumers without causing extra costs or delays.
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EPA sets cypermethrin limit on durian
The EPA established a tolerance (a maximum permissible residue level) for the pesticide cypermethrin on durian. The USDA petitioned EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to set this maximum level. If you grow or sell durian and use cypermethrin, you must follow the new tolerance so the durians meet the federal safety limit; the document states this action protects consumers without causing extra costs or delays.
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