Carbofuran: where it is found above the limit
20 official samples had Carbofuran (sum of carbofuran (including any carbofuran generated from carbosulfan, benfuracarb or furathiocarb) and 3-OH carbofuran expressed as carbofuran) above the EU maximum residue level, across 12 product × origin pairs.
| Product | Origin | Found in | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gojiberry | China | Risk-based samples | 4 |
| Cumin seed | India | EU border checks | 4 |
| Chili peppers | India | EU border checks | 2 |
| Buckwheat | China | Random market samples | 1 |
| Beans (with pods) and similar | Kenya | EU border checks | 1 |
| Yardlong beans (with pods) | China | Random market samples | 1 |
| Peppercorn (black, green and white) | China | Random market samples | 1 |
| Nashi pears | China | Risk-based samples | 1 |
| Strawberries | Spain | Risk-based samples | 1 |
| Non-fermented tea leaves (green or white tea) | China | EU border checks | 1 |
| Salaks | Thailand | Random market samples | 1 |
| Pitayas | Vietnam | EU border checks | 1 |
Counts of samples, not rates: how often a substance turns up depends on how often each product is tested. Follow a product to its page for the rate.