American basil pesto imported by Costco seized at Taiwan border

A shipment of basil pesto imported by Costco from the United States in mid-February was recently intercepted at Taiwan's border after testing positive for excessive pesticide residues, Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) said Tuesday.

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