Imidacloprid detected in samples of fruit juice, vegetables and cereals from Lucknow, India

A total of 250 samples—including fruits, fruit juices, and baby foods (50 samples each); vegetables (70 samples); and cereals (30 samples)—were collected from Lucknow, India, and analyzed for the presence of imidacloprid residues. Imidacloprid was not detected in samples of fruit juices and baby foods. It was, however, detected in 38 samples of fruits, vegetables, and cereals, which is about 15.2% of the total samples. Of samples of fruits, 22% showed the presence of imidacloprid. Imidacloprid was detected in 24% of vegetable samples, and 33% of cereal samples showed the presence of imidacloprid. The calculated estimated daily intake ranged between 0.004 and 0.131 μg/kg body weight.

Source: U. Kapoor et al. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
DOI 10.1002/etc.2104 (attached)