Russia blocks entry of contaminated tomatoes
“Despite the support of phytosanitary documents, certifying that the imported goods are found free from quarantine harmful objects, a dangerous pest – Western (Californian) flower thrips was discovered in batches of tomatoes weighing a total of 89 tons," - informed the press-service of Rosselkhoznadzor for the Krasnodar Territory and the Republic of Adygea.
The access of contaminated goods into the area has been banned to prevent the spread of thrips.
Source: yuga.ru