The FDA will begin testing imported orange juice for trace of illegal pesticides.
The substance in question, carbendazim is an illegal pesticide chemical which is used outside of the U.S.
If the residue is found in shipments they will be turned away by the FDA.
The FDA said it will examine all container shipments of orange juice that arrive at U.S. ports. The agency will sample contents from multiple parts of each shipment; the subsequent testing could take between five and ten business days.
Shipments that test negative for “detectable levels” of carbendazim will be allowed to enter the country.
