Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare


Recent Cases of Violation of the Food Sanitation Law that were Found on the Occasion of Import Notification (Flash)

(December 2007)
ITEM EXPORTING COUNTRY ARTICLE CONTENTS OF VIOLATION QUARANTIN STATION CAUSE OF VIOLATION DIPOSAL OF THE CARGO REMARKS
powder refreshing drinks: ginger tea Korea 11 violation of element standard (coliform bacteria positive) moji(shimonoseki)   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo monitoring inspection
fresh frozen ginger China 11 violation of element standard (chlorpyrifos 0.06 ppm detection) yokohama   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
powder refreshing drinks: ginger powder Taiwan 11 violation of element standard (coliform bacteria positive) yokohama   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
frozen food served after heating(other than those heated immidiately before freezing): fried shrimp Thailand 11 violation of element standard (live bacteria count 3.8×106/g) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
frozen food served without heating: boiled shrimp China 11 violation of element standard (coliform bacteria positive) kobe   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
frozen food served without heating: boiled shrimp Thailand 11 violation of element standard (live bacteria count 1.2×105/g) nagoya   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
pasta pistachio 100% deluxe Italy 6 aflatoxin (mycotoxin) detected(66ppb,68ppb) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
medium black ripe pitted olives United States 11 violation of standard of use (inapplicable use(benzoic acid 0.027g/kg detection)) naha the lack of understanding of an additive we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
substitute of the tea: the leaf of the persimmon China 11 violation of element standard (carbendazim, thiophanate, thiophanate-methyl, benomyl 18 ppm detection) osaka   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
fresh cale Laos 11 violation of element standard (fipronil 0.13 ppm detection) narita airport   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
heated meat products (heat-pasteurized after packed in container-packages): frozen roasted bl teriyaki 150g Thailand 11 violation of element standard (coliform bacteria positive) kawasaki   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
heated meat products (heat-pasteurized after packed in container-packages): block de foie gras de canard France 11 violation of save standard(keep it at normal temperature) narita airport   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) administration inspection
fresh green asparagus Thailand 11 violation of element standard (diuron 0.32 ppm detection) narita airport   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo monitoring inspection
frozen yellowfin tuna chunk meat Indonesia 11 violation of element standard (coliform bacteria positive) yokohama   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
frozen cuttlefish fillet(mongo ika) Viet Nam 11 violation of element standard (chloramphenicol 0.0015 ppm detection) osaka   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
fresh garlic Thailand 11 violation of element standard (chlorpyrifos 0.08 ppm detection) chubu airport   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo monitoring inspection
spoon(pp) China 18 standard non-conformity according to materialslead 160 µg/g detection) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
frozen strawberry United States 11 detection over the amount unlikely to cause damage to human health that the provision of Paragraph 3 , Article 11 of the Food Sanitation Law (quinoxyfen 0.02 ppm detection) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
frozen seasoned pollack roe Korea 10,11 undesignated additive(polysorbate detection),violation of standard of use (nitrous acid root 0.0077g/kg detection) fukuoka   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
frozen food served after heating(other than those heated immidiately before freezing): ginger China 11 detection over the amount unlikely to cause damage to human health that the provision of Paragraph 3 , Article 11 of the Food Sanitation Law (BHC 0.02 ppm detection) kobe   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
food mill(baby food grinder) United States 18 standard non-conformity according to materials zinc 24 µg/ml detection) kobe 2 sections   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
electric meat grinder(kubbe attachment) Taiwan 18 standard non-conformity according to materials(caprolactam 32 µg/ml detection) kobe 2 sections   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
boiling in water lotus root China 11 violation of standard of use (sulphur dioxide 0.036g/kg detection) fukuoka   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
fresh feverweed Thailand 11 violation of element standard (chlorpyrifos 4.9 ppm, 5.93 ppm,cypermethrin 0.91ppm detection) chubu airport   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection, monitoring inspection
dried figs diced China 6 aflatoxin (mycotoxin) detected(14ppb) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
sesame seed Guatemala 11 violation of element standard (chlorpyrifos 0.7 ppm detection) yokohama   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
frozen food served after heating(other than those heated immidiately before freezing): pork cutlet China 11 violation of element standard (E.coli positive) osaka   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
frozen food served after heating(those heated immidiately before freezing): part baked 1/2 garlic baguette France 11 violation of element standard (coliform bacteria positive) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
hilo canola oil Canada 10 undesignated additive(TBHQ 140 µg/g detection) fukuoka the lack of understanding of an additive we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
classic strawberry Belgium 11 violation of standard of use (sulphur dioxide 0.056g/kg detection) narita airport   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
taro paste China 11 production standard non-conformity(lacking in sterilization) nagoya   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) -
roasted peanut China 6 aflatoxin (mycotoxin) detected(97 ppb ,26 ppb,41ppb) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
raw edible frozen boiled crab China 11 violation of element standard (live bacteria count 1.7×105/g) hiroshima   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
fresh green pepper Korea 11 detection over the amount unlikely to cause damage to human health that the provision of Paragraph 3 , Article 11 of the Food Sanitation Law (bitertanol  0.16 ppm detection) fukuoka   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo monitoring inspection
frozen food served without heating: frozen lychee puree France 10 undesignated additive(cyclamic acid 160µg/g detection) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo monitoring inspection
spice: paprika tip Germany 11 production standard non-conformity(radiation exposure food detection) narita airport   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
frozen black tiger shrimp Viet Nam 11 violation of element standard (furazolidone (as AOZ) 0.003 ppm detection) fukuoka   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
frozen slice nile perch Uganda 6 accepted corruption fukuoka   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) administration inspection
frozen shell on shrimp Indonesia 11 violation of element standard (furazolidone (as AOZ) 0.018 ppm detection) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
fresh almond United States 6 aflatoxin (mycotoxin) detected(180 ppb) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
roasted peanut China 6 aflatoxin (mycotoxin) detected(16 ppb) yokohama   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
fresh parsnip France 11 detection over the amount unlikely to cause damage to human health that the provision of Paragraph 3 , Article 11 of the Food Sanitation Law (tebuconazole  0.03 ppm detection) narita airport   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(6kg are keeping it among all 40kg, and 34kg are finished with sale) monitoring inspection
casa fiesta(s2305)nach-ole chips United States 10 undesignated additive(TBHQ 5 µg/g detection) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
butter(burro di panna fresca con il calco delle stelle alpine 125g) Italy 11 violation of element standard (coliform bacteria positive) narita airport   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
fresh guava Mexico 11 violation of element standard (cypermethrin 0.06 ppm detection) narita airport   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
roasted peanut China 6 aflatoxin (mycotoxin) detected(16 ppb) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
cacao bean Ecuador 11 detection over the amount unlikely to cause damage to human health that the provision of Paragraph 3 , Article 11 of the Food Sanitation Law
(2,4-D 0.03 ppm detection)
yokohama   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
dried apricots France 11 violation of standard of use (inapplicable use (sorbic acid 0.019 g/kg detection)) kansai airport since the product for the other country inside was imported accidentally we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
sweet broiled chestnut China 11 violation of standard of use (sulphur dioxide 0.041g/kg detection) kobe   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
frozen boiled octopus China 11 violation of element standard (coliform bacteria positive) osaka   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
chillie powder Sri Lanka 6 aflatoxin (mycotoxin) detected(23 ppb) yokohama   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
wrapping paper(pp) Thailand 18 standard non-conformity according to materials(lead 2,000 µg/g detection) nagoya   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
peeled shrimp Viet Nam 11 violation of element standard (furazolidone (as AOZ) 0.001 ppm detection) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
frozen food served without heating: okra Thailand 11 violation of element standard (coliform bacteria positive) yokohama   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
frozen red big chilli Thailand 11 detection over the amount unlikely to cause damage to human health that the provision of Paragraph 3 , Article 11 of the Food Sanitation Law
(difenoconazole 0.04 ppm detection)
yokohama   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
frozen red hot chilli without stem Thailand 11 detection over the amount unlikely to cause damage to human health that the provision of Paragraph 3 , Article 11 of the Food Sanitation Law
(difenoconazole 0.11 ppm detection)
yokohama   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
fresh and shellfish for raw consumption: aori-ika slice Philippines 11 violation of element standard (coliform bacteria positive) narita airport   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
substitute of the tea: the leaf of the persimmon China 11 violation of element standard (carbendazim, thiophanate, thiophanate-methyl, benomyl 46 ppm detection) naha   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
frozen mango sauce Thailand 11 violation of element standard (coliform bacteria positive) kobe 2 sections   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
cacao bean Ecuador 11 detection over the amount unlikely to cause damage to human health that the provision of Paragraph 3 , Article 11 of the Food Sanitation Law
(2,4-D 0.02 ppm detection)
kobe 2 sections   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
sesame seed Pakistan 6 accepted corruption, outbreak of the mold yokkaichi   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) administration inspection
frozen food served after heating(other than those heated immidiately before freezing): paprika China 11 detection over the amount unlikely to cause damage to human health that the provision of Paragraph 3 , Article 11 of the Food Sanitation Law
(pyrimethanil 0.02 ppm detection)
moji   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
fresh and shellfish for raw consumption: slice tuna Fiji 11 violation of element standard (coliform bacteria positive) shimizu   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
fresh and shellfish for raw consumption: slice tuna Fiji 11 violation of element standard (live bacteria count 6.1×105/g), (coliform bacteria positive) shimizu   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
frozen food served without heating: frozen squid slice s (yari-ika) Viet Nam 11 violation of element standard (chloramphenicol 0.0005 ppm detection) osaka   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
frozen food served without heating: boiled peeled shrimp Thailand 11 violation of element standard (live bacteria count 3.7×105/g) osaka   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
frozen food served without heating: green soybean China 11 violation of element standard (coliform bacteria positive) osaka   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
frozen food served without heating: frozen blue papaya shred Viet Nam 11 violation of element standard (coliform bacteria positive) osaka   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
health food: soy bean fermentation food United States 11 violation of standard of use (inapplicable use (sorbic acid 0.323 g/kg detection)) kansai airport   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
snap pea China 11 detection over the amount unlikely to cause damage to human health that the provision of Paragraph 3 , Article 11 of the Food Sanitation Law
(difenoconazole 0.02 ppm detection)
yokohama   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo monitoring inspection
frozen food served without heating: green soybean China 11 violation of element standard (coliform bacteria positive) yokohama   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
frozen food served after heating(other than those heated immidiately before freezing): fried shrimp Viet Nam 11 violation of element standard (furaltadone (as AMOZ) 0.024 ppm detection) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
frozen food served after heating(other than those heated immidiately before freezing): fried shrimp Viet Nam 11 violation of element standard (furaltadone (as AMOZ) 0.008 ppm detection) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
piranha vege crackers honey soy Australia 6 cyanide 58 ppm detection tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
piranha vege crackers barbeque Australia 6 cyanide 52 ppm detection tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
piranha vege crackers bqlwqmic & sea solt Australia 6 cyanide 59 ppm detection tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
frozen culture shrimp Viet Nam 11 violation of element standard (chloramphenicol 0.0018 ppm detection) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
geen tea China 11 violation of element standard (triazophos 0.16 ppm detection) kobe   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
frozen food served after heating(other than those heated immidiately before freezing): broccoli Mexico 11 violation of element standard (E.coli positive) naha   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
non-heating edible meat product: prosciutto parma ham with bone Italy 11 violation of element standard (keep it as non-packing to paper carton) kobe 2 sections   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) administration inspection
non-heating edible meat product: prosciutto crudo san daniele ham with bone Italy 11 violation of element standard (keep it as non-packing to paper carton) kobe 2 sections   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) administration inspection
geen lentilles France 11 violation of element standard (chlorpropham 0.28 ppm detection) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo monitoring inspection
fresh shiitake China 11 detection over the amount unlikely to cause damage to human health that the provision of Paragraph 3 , Article 11 of the Food Sanitation Law
(fenpropathrin 0.02 ppm detection)
tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
container packing filling pressurization heating sterilization food: seasoning china chiku China 11 violation of element standard (microbe which can grow positive) osaka   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
spicy vegetable soup Korea 10 undesignated additive(polysorbate detection) moji(shimonoseki)   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo monitoring inspection
frozen food served after heating(those heated immidiately before freezing):tempura shrimp Viet Nam 11 violation of element standard (furazolidone (as AOZ) 0.002 ppm detection) kobe 2 sections   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
roasted peanut China 6 aflatoxin (mycotoxin) detected(36 ppb) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
salt/pepper dispenser cap Germany 18 standard non-conformity according to materials(Cadmium 110 µg/g , lead 130 µg/g detection) kansai airport   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
non-heating edible meat product: salami napori Italy 11 violation of element standard (staphylococcus aureus 1.3×103/g detection) tokyo 2 sections   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
frozen food served without heating: frozen black tiger boiled(sushi-ebi) Viet Nam 11 violation of element standard (furaltadone (as AMOZ) 0.002 ppm detection) kawasaki   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
chillie powder India 11 violation of element standard (triazophos 0.25 ppm detection) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) monitoring inspection
frozen food served after heating(other than those heated immidiately before freezing): frozen sy pd shrimp Pakistan 11 violation of element standard (live bacteria count 3.2×106/g) kawasaki   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
fresh snap pea China 11 detection over the amount unlikely to cause damage to human health that the provision of Paragraph 3 , Article 11 of the Food Sanitation Law
(isoprothiolane 0.02 ppm detection)
kobe 2 sections   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
dried seasoned scallop string China 6 diarrhoeal shellfish poison 0.1 mu/g detection tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) ordered inspection
wine: true wine of the matrimony vine China 10 undesignated additive(cyclamic acid 17µg/g detection) kobe   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
baby abalone Philippines 11 violation of standard of use (sulphur dioxide 0.051g/kg detection) yokohama   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
frozen food served after heating(other than those heated immidiately before freezing): peeled shrimp Viet Nam 11 violation of element standard (E.coli positive) kobe   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
frozen food served after heating(those heated immidiately before freezing): kimuchi gyoza Korea 11 violation of element standard (live bacteria count 4.6×105/g) tokyo   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
dried bitter melon Viet Nam 11 violation of standard of use (sulphur dioxide 0.40g/kg detection,use sulphur dioxide for the fresh bitter melon of raw materials) naha the shortage of a check of raw material we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
frozen food served after heating(those heated immidiately before freezing): frozen mini steamed bun Taiwan 10 undesignated additive(polysorbate detection) yokohama   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
frozen food served after heating(those heated immidiately before freezing): frozen bean curd(dried bean curd) Taiwan 11 violation of element standard (live bacteria count 2.8×106/g) yokohama   we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
chocolate: pamela Belgium 10 undesignated additive(polysorbate detection) narita airport the shortage of a check of raw material we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
chocolate: ecrin Belgium 10 undesignated additive(polysorbate detection) narita airport the shortage of a check of raw material we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
chocolate: kir royal Belgium 10 undesignated additive(polysorbate detection) narita airport the shortage of a check of raw material we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
chocolate: calva Belgium 10 undesignated additive(polysorbate detection) narita airport the shortage of a check of raw material we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
chocolate: rubens Belgium 10 undesignated additive(polysorbate detection) narita airport the shortage of a check of raw material we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
chocolate: armani Belgium 10 undesignated additive(polysorbate detection) narita airport the shortage of a check of raw material we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
chocolate: frivole Belgium 10 undesignated additive(polysorbate detection) narita airport the shortage of a check of raw material we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection
chocolate: amanda Belgium 10 undesignated additive(polysorbate detection) narita airport the shortage of a check of raw material we directed abandonment or return of the cargo(the whole quantity is kept) independence inspection

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