date:Oct 20, 2023
A range of tropical fruit - including mangoes and avocados - are now no longer allowed to be dipped in dimethoate. Dimethoate is a neurotoxin banned in Europe, but still used in some countries as an insecticide.
This week Australias chemical regulator, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority issued a 12-month suspension notice after testing found dimethoate residue above the maximum permissible limit on the skin of mango and avocado samples. The announcement said the use of