The Latvian Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) has initiated stricter oversight on certain cargo shipments from suppliers after a viewer highlighted that dill, known to contain pesticide residues, is still being sold in 'Maxima' supermarkets. Tatjana Garanča, Deputy Director of the PVD Border Control Department, explained that once non-compliance is identified, the subsequent shipments from that supplier are monitored more closely, which includes taking samples and holding the shipments until test results are received. However, Garanča acknowledged that controlling every shipment, as Latvia sees about 60,000 cargo movements a year, is not feasible for any nation due to resource constraints.

In addressing the ongoing presence of Uzbek dill in stores, the PVD clarified that there are multiple producers from the exporting country. Presently, the dill available in shops is sourced from other suppliers, indicating that while the issue was identified, it does not encompass all products currently in circulation. Garanča emphasized the importance of risk analysis, as they continually review rejected shipments coming from all EU member states, ensuring vigilance against potentially hazardous imports.

This situation underscores the challenges faced by regulatory bodies in ensuring food safety amid varying import sources and the logistical limitations of inspecting each shipment thoroughly. The continued sale of the contested product raises questions about consumer safety and the effectiveness of monitoring systems in place, as well as the capability of the PVD to enforce compliance within the context of high volume imports.