EPA Says This Bacteria Can Hang Out on Your Food, No Limits!
Published Date: 3/27/2025
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Summary
Good news for farmers and food producers! The EPA says it’s safe to use Pseudomonas oryzihabitans strain SYM23945 on all foods without worrying about residue limits, as long as they follow the rules. This change, thanks to Indigo Ag, Inc., means less hassle and no extra costs starting now.
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No Food Residue Tolerance for SYM23945
The EPA exempts Pseudomonas oryzihabitans strain SYM23945 from the requirement of a tolerance on all food commodities when it is used according to label directions and good agricultural practices. This rule also removes the need to set a maximum permissible residue level under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for this strain when used under that exemption.
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