Taiwan suspends durian imports from 3 Vietnamese firms

Taiwan has suspended imports from three Vietnamese durian suppliers for one month after shipments were found contaminated with pesticides banned in Taiwan, such as methidathion, dithiocarbamates and carbofuran, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) said Tuesday.

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