Article
Environmental Sciences
Fatma Hepsag, Tefide Kizildeniz
Summary: This research assessed the health risks associated with pesticide residues in greenhouse grown tomato production in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey. The study found that most samples contained pesticide residues and exceeded the maximum residue levels permitted by the EU guidelines.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Nur Cebi, Ozun Gorel Manav, Elmas Oktem Olgun
Summary: This research developed an analytical methodology to efficiently monitor 77 pesticides in hazelnut samples, validated the method's effectiveness, and successfully applied it to real hazelnut samples. Various pesticide residues were detected in commercial hazelnuts, but the quantities were significantly lower than the maximum residue limits published by the European Union.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carolin Friedle, Klaus Wallner, Peter Rosenkranz, Dieter Martens, Walter Vetter
Summary: Research conducted in a fruit-growing area in Southern Germany found that almost 90% of daily pollen samples analyzed featured between one and thirteen different pesticides, with maximum concentrations reaching up to 4500 ng/g. Maximum residual concentrations of pesticides were observed mainly in April, the first half of May, and the second half of June. Data showed a pattern of pesticide residuals peaking for approximately 10 subsequent days with two or three maximum values.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Fajun Tian, Chengkui Qiao, Caixia Wang, Jing Luo, Linlin Guo, Tao Pang, Jun Li, Ruiping Wang, Rongli Pang, Hanzhong Xie
Summary: A sensitive method has been developed for the determination of three new pesticides in cereals, vegetables, and fruits samples, showing good linearities and accuracy. This method provides a reliable tool for monitoring these pesticides.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Isra Toptanci, Mustafa Kiralan, Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan
Summary: In this study, pesticide residues in 493 fruit and vegetable samples from markets in Turkey were detected using a highly efficient extraction method. The results showed that nearly half of the samples were contaminated, with 30% of them containing pesticide residues above maximum residue limits. Chlorpyrifos was the most commonly detected pesticide, affecting a variety of different crops.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Syeda Nazish Ali, Nazia Rafique, Shazia Akhtar, Touqeer Taj, Farrakh Mehboob
Summary: The EURL-FV-2010-M1 method was used to determine pesticide residues in okra, and it was found that 62% of the tested samples were contaminated, with three samples exceeding the EU maximum residue limits. The estimated daily intake of the detected pesticides was within a safe range, and there were insignificant risks from chronic exposure and minor to medium risks from acute exposure to human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Georgiana-Diana Dumitriu Gabur, Iulian Gabur, Elena Iulia Cucolea, Teodor Costache, Dan Rambu, Valeriu V. Cotea, Carmen Teodosiu
Summary: This study analyzed the pesticide residues in wines and found that the concentrations of pesticide residues in these samples do not pose any immediate risk to consumers. However, pesticide residue intake has been associated with health problems, making it crucial to monitor their presence in horticultural crops for clean and safe food products and healthy consumers.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vahideh Mahdavi, Mir-Ebrahim Solhi Heris, Mehdi Dastranj, Mahdi Moridi Farimani, Zahra Eslami, Hassan Y. Aboul-Enein
Summary: The study evaluated pesticide residues in soil samples from different areas in the North of Iran, finding the presence of malathion, propargite, and butachlor. Malathion and propargite were most frequently observed in forestal and residential areas. The research provides valuable information for monitoring pesticide presence in soils and conducting more precise risk assessment studies.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Tauseef, Nazia Rafique, Ijaz Ahmad, Muhammad Ishtiaq, Abdul Samad, Sonia Saba, Karam Ahad, Farrakh Mehboob
Summary: The validated method without cleanup step is suitable for simultaneous determination of multiclass pesticide residues in rice, with good accuracy and precision for a wide range of selected pesticides. The method quantification limits were below Codex and EU maximum residue limits, meeting the method validation guidelines. It demonstrated suitability for routine analysis, with interday repeatability and expanded uncertainty within acceptable ranges. Results showed contamination in 62% of the samples analyzed, with pesticide concentrations within the detected range.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kunming Zheng, Xiaoping Wu, Jiannan Chen, Jinxing Chen, Wenhao Lian, Jianfeng Su, Lihong Shi
Summary: This study aimed to develop a simple and rapid method for pesticide residue monitoring by analyzing pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables commonly found in Fujian, China. The results showed that a portion of the samples were contaminated with pesticide residues, and a small percentage exceeded the maximum residue limit set by the national standard.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Krishan Kumar Sharma, Vandana Tripathy, Khushbu Sharma, Ruchi Gupta, Rajbir Yadav, Suneeta Devi, Suresh Walia
Summary: The systematic study monitored pesticide residues in commercially important vegetables from India and found that most samples had no detectable residues. The results indicated that the levels of residues in vegetables were within safe limits, posing no dietary risk to consumers.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ozgur Golge, Seren Cinpolat, Bulent Kabak
Summary: The study assessed the occurrence and quantification of pesticides in gherkins cultivated in Turkey, finding that a proportion of samples contained pesticide residues, some of which were not approved in the EU. Multiple pesticide residues were detected in some samples, with some exceeding the maximum residue levels.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Weiguo Liu, Youzhi Su, Jun Liu, Kun Zhang, XiYuan Wang, Yinguang Chen, Luchun Duan, Feng Shi
Summary: This study utilized a modified extraction technique and HPLC-MS/MS method to optimize the detection of cyflufenamid residues in foodstuffs, demonstrating excellent performance and suitability for routine quantitative analysis.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohamed T. Selim, Mohammad M. Almutari, Hassan I. Shehab, Mohamed H. EL-Saeid
Summary: In recent years, there has been a significant increase in pesticide residues in foods, posing a potential risk to consumer health. This study aimed to determine the presence of 137 pesticide residues in 801 vegetables using the QuEChERS method combined with GCMSMS and LCMSMS. The results showed that certain pesticides, such as acetaimpride and metalaxyl, were frequently detected in the samples.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yudan Wang, Jia 'an Qin, Qian Lu, Jiao Tian, Tongwei Ke, Mengyue Guo, Jiaoyang Luo, Meihua Yang
Summary: In this study, a green analytical method was developed to extract and detect 20 analytes in edible herbs, including 10 neonicotinoid insecticides and their 10 major toxic metabolites. The QuEChERS and LC-MS/MS techniques were used for the analysis of these analytes in five edible herbs. Among the 109 herbal samples tested, 90 samples were found to be positive for the residues of the 20 neonicotinoid insecticides and their metabolites, with the range of total neonicotinoid insecticides residue being 0.26-139.28 μg/kg. Acetamiprid, imidacloprid, and their metabolites were the most frequently detected compounds in herbs. Positive correlations were observed between imidacloprid/acetamiprid and their metabolites in Lycii fructus and Citri reticulatae pericarpium. Therefore, the residue of neonicotinoid insecticides in edible herbs should be given more attention in the future.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yanping Wang, Jiabin Han, Jinjin Zhang, Xue Li, Ruibin Bai, Fangdi Hu
Summary: This study monitored pesticide residues in Codonopsis Radix (CR) in China and conducted dietary risk assessment. The results showed that some batches of CR contained pesticide residues, but the levels of exposure to these residues were far below the levels that might pose a health risk.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qun Zhang, Chen Ma, Yun Duan, Xiaopeng Wu, Daizhu Lv, Jinhui Luo
Summary: A novel and sensitive method was developed to analyze the residues of 35 pesticides in cowpea samples from growing areas in the Hainan province of China. The results showed that 27 pesticides were detected, with 12 of them being banned for use on legumes in China. The study also found that 17.1% of the samples exceeded the maximum residue limits for pesticides.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Changpeng Zhang, Yuqin Luo, Jinhua Jiang, Yanjie Li, Xiangyun Wang, Hongmei He, Nan Fang, Xueping Zhao, Ying Liu, Qiang Wang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of pesticide spraying on the soluble protein, peroxidase activity, and superoxide dismutase activity in celery plants. The results showed that residues had a significant impact on soluble protein accumulation, peroxidase activity exhibited dynamic changes, and superoxide dismutase was mainly located in the leaves.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ismet Yildirim, Ugur Ciftci
Summary: Residue analyses were conducted on pepper samples collected from the local markets in Canakkale province of Turkey, revealing the presence of multiple pesticide residues, some of which exceeded the maximum residue limits. These findings imply a potential threat to consumer health despite legal measures taken by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Turkey, highlighting the need for enhanced monitoring of pesticide use and residues.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Guzide Ozturk, Yasin Yakar
Summary: A multiple analysis method based on QuEChERS extraction method and LC-MS/MS was developed for the detection of 39 pesticides in fresh red pepper. The method was validated according to the guidelines of the European Union Reference Laboratories and showed good linearity and accuracy.
LATIN AMERICAN APPLIED RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chao Dong, Yongkai Huang, Jiye Hu
Summary: A study evaluated the occurrence and dietary risk of pesticides on cucumbers in China. Out of 360 samples collected from 12 provinces, no pesticides exceeded the MRLs in open field samples, but 2.8% of greenhouse cucumber samples exceeded the MRLs. The most excessive pesticide was pyraclostrobin with 229% MRL. The results indicate that the cucumbers in China are qualified and the dietary risks are acceptable.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emrah Gormez, Ozgur Golge, Miguel Angel Gonzalez-Curbelo, Bulent Kabak
Summary: This study aimed to analyze twelve highly polar pesticide residues in cherry samples intended for export from Turkey. A total of 16,022 cherry samples from 2018-2020 harvests in four production areas of Turkey were analyzed using a modified method and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Results showed that 28.4% of the cherry samples contained phosphonic acid, with amounts up to 77.7 mg kg(-1). Additionally, 14.4% of the samples had residues that exceeded the European Union maximum residue level. However, long-term exposure to these pesticides through the consumption of sweet cherries is not a cause for concern.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Bilge Deveci, Ozgur Golge, Bulent Kabak
Summary: This study monitored pesticide residues in 200 samples of green leafy vegetables purchased from shops, markets, and bazaars in Corum Province, Turkey. It was found that 35% of the samples had no quantifiable residues, while 43 residues belonging to 24 different chemical classes were detected in 130 green leafy vegetables. The residue levels exceeded European Union Maximum Residue Levels (EU MRLs) in 46% of the samples, with dill, rocket, and parsley being the most frequently affected.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sule Aslantas, Ozgur Golge, Miguel Angel Gonzalez-Curbelo, Bulent Kabak
Summary: This study aimed to monitor multi-class pesticide residues in lemon fruits commercialized in Turkey and investigate the transmission of residues from the outer surface of the fruit into its juice. The results showed the presence of various pesticide residues in lemon fruits, but no residues were detected in the juice.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Miguel Angel Gonzalez-Curbelo, Bulent Kabak
Summary: Dried fruits are popular and nutritious snacks, but they can be contaminated with mycotoxins, mainly aflatoxins and ochratoxin A. The production of mycotoxins is influenced by various factors, and the geographic origin of dried fruits can result in different contamination levels. By consolidating research from different regions and stages of the supply chain, a global understanding can be gained and regions with higher contamination risks can be identified.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emrah Gormez, Ozgur Golge, Miguel Angel Gonzalez-Curbelo, Bulent Kabak
Summary: The increased demand for plant production products is a significant concern due to the current focus on high agricultural yields in citrus production. This study aimed to analyze pesticide residues in satsuma mandarins, including highly polar compounds. Samples were collected over three consecutive years in Turkey, and the residues were analyzed using QuEChERS extraction and LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS determination methods. The results showed the presence of various residues, including two highly polar substances, with some samples exceeding the maximum residue levels (MRL). Phosphonic acid and spirotetramat were the most frequently found pesticides, and their concentrations varied in the mandarin samples. These findings are important for assessing pesticide presence, identifying potential risks, and ensuring consumer safety.
