QAL Laws & Regulation Practice Exam

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What occurs if a commodity exceeds the legal limit of pesticide residue?

Commodity is sold at a discount
Commodity is destroyed and penalties may apply
Commodity is re-labeled and reused
Commodity is returned to the grower

The correct answer is: Commodity is destroyed and penalties may apply

When a commodity exceeds the legal limit of pesticide residue, it is deemed unsafe for consumption according to regulatory standards. Consequently, it must typically be destroyed to prevent potential health risks to consumers. Additionally, penalties may be imposed on the producer or distributor of the commodity, as exceeding pesticide residue limits indicates a failure to comply with established agricultural and food safety laws. These measures are crucial to maintain public trust in food safety and protect the integrity of the food supply. Other potential actions, such as selling the commodity at a discount, relabeling and reusing it, or returning it to the grower, do not address the fundamental health risks associated with high pesticide levels and would not fulfill legal requirements aimed at ensuring food safety.