EPA Establishes Afidopyropen Limits for Lettuce Safety
Published Date: 7/23/2025
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The EPA just set safe limits for afidopyropen pesticide leftovers on leafy lettuce. This means farmers and food sellers now know the max amount allowed to keep our food safe. These new rules help protect consumers without causing extra costs or delays.
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EPA Sets Limit for Afidopyropen on Lettuce
You and other shoppers who eat leafy lettuce are affected: the EPA established a maximum permissible level (a tolerance) for residues of the insecticide afidopyropen on lettuce, leaf. The Interregional Research Project #4 (IR-4) petitioned the EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to set this maximum to help keep food safe, and the rule states it protects consumers without causing extra costs or delays.
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