| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6393612 | Food Control | 2012 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
⺠13,556 samples were analyzed for pesticides, 48.3% were positive and 13.2% irregular. ⺠Less than 3% of the samples had residue levels above the MRL. ⺠About 80% of apple, papaya, sweet pepper and strawberry samples were positive. ⺠Dithiocarbamates and organophosphorus pesticides were found in over 1/3 of samples. ⺠About 8% of positive samples contained up to four residues of the same chemical class.
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Authors
Andreia N.O. Jardim, Eloisa D. Caldas,