Health risk assessment of pesticide residues in bean samples from Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria

Man depends heavily on pesticides to boost his agricultural productions. This study aimed at carrying out a risk assessment of pesticide residues in samples beans stored and sold Wukari Town, Nigeria. Different were collected randomly from different market points within Wukari, Rafin kada Idofi. The residue analysis was carried using GC/MS after sample extraction, filtration Concentration. mean estimated consumption rate obtained. concentrations each compared with their Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) the Estimated Daily Intake (EDI) along Health Risk Index (HRI) pesticide. results showed that all bean analyzed contained some organochlorine pesticides, organophosphates pyrethroids. found be 0.624±0.052 kg/day. calculated occurred ranges greater than 1. However, most below critical HRI. Aldrin detected p,p’-DDT least HRI above presence is suggestive continuous use obsolete banned cultivation storage products. values 1 indicates life time containing measured level could pose non-carcinogenic health for adult consumers. Therefore strict enforcement regulatory measures by policy makers how manage well recommended. Key words: assessment, beans, residues, risk.