Avoided import of 19 metric tons of tainted hummus from Uzbekistan averted
In a recent development, the department of Rosselkhoznadzor, responsible for monitoring the import of fresh pomelo, has intercepted an 18.8-ton batch of infected pomelos from Uzbekistan. The discovery was made on September 15 during a phytosanitary control on a temporary storage warehouse in Krasnodar.
Laboratory tests conducted by the Krasnodar branch of the FGBU "VNIIZJ" confirmed the presence of the western flower thrips in a viable state in the discovered batch. The western flower thrips, a dangerous quarantine pest, was found in the batch.
This prohibition was enacted to prevent the spread of quarantine pests on Russian territory. The infected pomelo batch was subsequently prohibited from entering Russia.
The importer of the intercepted pomelos is from China. It's worth noting that this isn't the first time Rosselkhoznadzor has taken such action. On September 19, specialists from the Southern Interregional Department of Rosselkhoznadzor in Kuban prevented the import of approximately 19 tons of infected pomelo.
Despite these incidents, as of September 18, the department has monitored the import of over 1,000 tons of fresh pomelo from countries such as Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Israel this year.
The discovery of the western flower thrips in the pomelo batch was reported by the press service of the department. The department has been responsible for monitoring the import of fresh pomelo this year.
The western flower thrips is a small insect that can cause significant damage to a variety of crops, including citrus fruits. Its discovery in the pomelo batch highlights the importance of Rosselkhoznadzor's role in protecting Russia's agriculture industry from harmful pests.
The department will continue to carry out rigorous phytosanitary controls to ensure the safety of imported produce and the health of Russia's agricultural sector.
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