Trends in neonicotinoid pesticide residues in food and water in the United States, 1999-2015.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neonicotinoids are a class of systemic insecticides widely used on food crops globally. These pesticides may be found in "off-target" food items and persist in the environment. Despite the potential for extensive human exposure, there are limited studies regarding the prevalence of neonicotinoid residues in foods sold and consumed in the United States.

Methods

Residue data for seven neonicotinoid pesticides collected between 1999 and 2015 by the US Department of Agriculture's Pesticide Data Program (PDP) were collated and summarized by year across various food commodities, including fruit, vegetable, meat, dairy, grain, honey, and baby food, as well as water to qualitatively describe and examine trends in contamination frequency and residue concentrations.

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SUBMITTER: Craddock HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6330495 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature