The EWG highlights the "Dirty Dozen," a list of the top 12 produce items with the highest fungicide and pesticide residue levels. They also feature the "Clean Fifteen," which includes the top 15 ...

Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) was widely used in the 1960s and 1970s for pesticide residue analysis, but only to a limited extent since gas–liquid chromatography (GLC) and high performance liquid ...

Fruits and vegetables may have pesticide residue or a waxy coating that is sometimes added to maintain freshness. They can ...

Ensuring food safety and quality is a central public health concern. Food can be contaminated by toxic metals, pesticides and veterinary drug residues, as well as organic pollutants, radionuclides and ...

It details the severe health risks faced by farmers, women, and children who are exposed to toxic chemicals through direct contact, pesticide drift, and food residues. The findings indicate a ...