Durians in Singapore safe to eat, says AVA in response to Malaysian insecticide rumours

Durians in Singapore safe to eat, says AVA in response to Malaysian insecticide rumours

Following rumours that Malaysian durians contain insecticide, the Agri Food and Veteniary Authority (AVA) has issued a statement saying that the durians here in Singapore are safe for consumption.

The rumour, which was started by a Facebook page called 'Our Singapore', claimed that China rejected all the Musang durians due to high levels of insecticide detected in the fruit.

AVA's statement which was posted on their Facebook page on Nov 21 assured Singaporeans that it is safe to eat durians that are imported from Malaysia.

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"Some durian lovers have come across rumours about high levels of "insecticide" in Malaysia's Musang King durians, and asked if it is safe to consume durians imported from Malaysia."

AVA says that it conducts stringent checks and regularly conducts inspections and sampling of imported fruits, including durians, so that they comply with the food safety standard and requirements.

Samples are tested for the prescience of pesticide residue and nitrobacteria contamination.

"Imported fruits that fail our inspection and food safety tests will not be allowed for sale," wrote AVA.

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