Iceberg lettuce sold at NTUC FairPrice and Sheng Siong supermarkets has been recalled by the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA).

The recall comes after the iceberg lettuce from a Malaysian farm were found to contain high levels of fipronil, a "wide-spectrum pesticide", AVA said on Thursday, Oct. 4.

The implicated product is imported by Go Fresh Impex for sale at the two supermarkets.

The importer has been directed by AVA to conduct a recall, which is ongoing.

Iceberg lettuce sold at NTUC FairPrice that are affected by the recall come with the supplier code 40.

The agency advised the public to practise good food safety by washing and soaking vegetables to remove any pesticide residue before cooking or consumption.

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