Argentina intercepts 27 tonnes of fruit and vegetables over document irregularities

Argentina's National Food Safety and Quality Service (SENASA) detained more than 27 tonnes of fruit and vegetables in Corrientes province after finding irregularities in their documentation and origin records.

The shipment was intercepted on November 6 at a checkpoint in Villa Olivari, along National Route 12. The truck was travelling from Oberá, Misiones, to Perico, Jujuy.

Mango origin questioned

Inspectors found approximately 7,200 kg of mangoes labelled as Brazilian products, although the accompanying documents listed Argentina as their country of origin.

Boxes of avocados were also being transported without the required electronic plant transit document.

The shipment additionally contained 20,000 kg of kabutiá squash.

SENASA identified inconsistencies in the agricultural producer registration information and could not confirm the origin and traceability of all the goods.

Authorities ordered the shipment to be held as a precaution and issued the corresponding inspection reports.

source and photo: argentina.gob.ar