background: the present study was the first attempt for determination and measurement of pesticide residues in tomatoes used in salad production plants in isfahan, central iran. methods: a multiresidue method based on modified quechers (quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged and safe) sample preparation, followed by gas chromatography mass spectrometry (gc–ms) was developed and validated for the...

The European Commission requested the Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to review evaluation of halquinol by 85th and 88th meetings Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Additives (JECFA) assess any other relevant scientific information in order establish whether there is ground for food safety concerns about maximum residues levels (MRLs) recommended JECFA. In several countries used as a veterinary dru...

Part A: " Organic foods are not healthier than non-organic foods/Organic foods are unhealthy " Misconception Number 1: Pesticide residues in conventional foods are always within safe levels. Summary of Counter-Arguments-A significant percentage of conventional food products contain pesticide residues in excess of legally-defined, maximum, authorized residue limits in Europe and the US.-As a res...

pesticides are one of the major pollutants in the environment. the residue of pesticides has been reported to be at a critical level in agricultural crops, especially in greenhouse crops. tomato is considered as an important vegetable in iranian food basket and is produced in fields and greenhouses. so, the current study aimed to assess diazinon and oxydemeton-methyl levels in tomatoes sampled ...

Background: Organophosphorus pesticides are widely used in agriculture, homes, gardens, and veterinary practices. Extensive application of pesticides in agriculture often results in residues of these compounds being absorbed into the foods, including wheat. The aim of this study was to evaluate the residue levels of 20 organophosphorus pesticides in wheat samples collected from different region...

The study analyzed the effects of pesticides on selected vegetable crops grown in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State Nigeria. pesticide Dichlorvos (DD Force) was used to treat sites planted with Amaranth, cucumber, and okra. Soil samples were randomly collected after 30 days incorporation tested for traces chloride phosphate. results analysis showed that amaranth, okra residue concentration exceeded maxim...

background: according to the health world organization drinking water must be free of chemicals and microbial contaminations which are risk to human health. therefore water quality control is very important. the purpose of this study is investigating the chemical quality and chlorination status of drinking water in kashan’s villages. methods: this cross-sectional study was conducted on drinking...