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Photo created with AI (ChatGPT, OpenAI) The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announced a recall of Vietnamese-origin bananas imported and distributed by Lotte Shopping Co., Ltd., which operates Lotte Mart, one of Korea’s largest hypermarket chains. According to the MFDS, pesticide residues of clothianidin and thiamethoxam were detected above the permitted limits, prompting an immediate sales suspension and product recall. ※ Clothianidin and thiamethoxam are insecticide

Photo created with AI (ChatGPT, OpenAI). Free to use with attribution. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has announced Notification No. 2025-68 , revising the standards for food labeling claims related to “Reduced Sodium” and “Reduced Sugar”.This amendment is intended to promote the production and distribution of healthier products and to expand consumer choice for reduced-sodium and reduced-sugar food options in the Korean market. Key Revisions 1. Expansion of “Red

Photo created with AI (ChatGPT, OpenAI). Free to use with attribution. As Halloween approaches, colorful candies and chocolates are...