date:Aug 27, 2019
The state of Hawaii has ordered two Oahu farms to stop selling fresh basil that tested positive for unapproved pesticides during routine sampling. It concerns Chun Lian Yuan farm in Kahuku, which was told to stop selling basil Aug. 14 and Bi Bo Wang farm in Kapolei, which was ordered to stop selling Aug. 19.
The Health Department said it believes the basil was already sold in Hawaii stores. Since the pesticide is allowed in greater amounts on other crops, the department said it does not conside