Pesticide residues in stone fruits from the south-eastern region of Poland in 2012-2014
Journal Title: Roczniki Państwowego Zakładu Higieny - Year 2015, Vol 66, Issue 3
Abstract
Background. Peaches, sour cherries, nectarines, apricots, plums and cherries are fruit commonly known as “stone fruit”. Their nutritional properties namely, vitamins, minerals, fiber and numerous microelements, make them a very important component of human diet. As fruit trees can be attacked by numerous diseases and pests, chemical protection of these crops is used. Therefore, it is important that the relevant governmental agencies or institutions ensure correct application of pesticides. Objective. The aim of the study was to evaluate the occurrence of pesticide residues in stone fruits south-eastern region of Poland in 2012–2014 in order to provide data to estimate health risk to consumers. Material and methods. Validated analytical methods based on liquid / liquid extraction coupled with gas chromatography with electron capture and nitrogen phosphorus detection (GC-ECD/NPD) and spectrophotometry (dithiocarbamates residues) were used for the analysis. 92 samples of stone fruits were tested for the presence of pesticide residues. Results. 13 of all samples (14%) contained pesticide residues. 7 active substances were detected, including 5 fungicides: boscalide, bupirimate, difenoconazole, dithiocarbamates and captan, and 2 insecticides: cypermethrin and pirimicarb. In the analysed samples, the use of not recommended plant protection products in orchard crops were found. However, neither maximum residue levels (MRLs) recommended by the Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 were exceeded nor pesticides being unapproved by the Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 detected in the analysed samples. Conclusions. Lack of plant protection products for control specific diseases or pests in crops results in the use of formulations not recommended for use in certain orchard crops. On a basis of results reported in previous years it can be concluded that occurrence of pesticide residues in stone fruit samples dropped significantly.
Authors and Affiliations
M. Słowik-Borowiec, E. Szpyrka, J. Rupar, A. Matyaszek
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP246858
- DOI -
- Views 100
- Downloads 0
Nanomaterials in food contact materials; considerations for risk assessment
Nanotechnology applications in the food industry, including food contact materials, offer many potential benefits for consumers and manufacturers alike. The article discusses the migration of nanoparticles from food cont...
Analysis of the declared nutritional behaviors in a group of diabetology nurses educating patients about diabetes diet therapy
Background. The proper nutrition in diabetes is one of the crucial elements of therapy, but in practice, diet of diabetic individuals is commonly improperly balanced, that is associated with lack of nutritional knowledge...
Nutrition-related practices in kindergartens in the context of changes to legal regulations on foodstuffs used in canteen menus for children
Background. In order to improve the quality of nutrition in care and educational institutions, in year 2015 a restrictive law regulation was introduced. The following year this regulation was withdrawn, and a new legal p...
Phthalates - widespread occurrence and the effect on male gametes. Part 1. General characteristics, sources and human exposure
Phthalates are widely present in human environment. Widespead exposure to those agents, which are compounds of numerous daily use products, is unavoidable. In the current paper following phthalates benzylbutyl phthalate...
Associations between adult perception of body weight, diet, preparing meals and dietary patterns
Background. The links between dietary patterns, the perception of one’s body weight and diet as well preparing meals are poorly recognised in the literature. In order to develop effective nutritional education and focuse...