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United Daily News / Reporter Chen Yuxin / Taipei Report 2014.12.25
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the annual results of pesticide residues in agricultural products, with legumes topping the list for the fifth consecutive year, followed by fruit vegetables and leafy greens. Among the pesticide residues, the herbicide "Fipronil" was the most common. The FDA will request the Council of Agriculture to strengthen education for farmers on the correct use of pesticides.
Liu Fangming, acting director of the FDA's Southern Regional Management Center, stated that this year, 2,402 agricultural products were sampled. Among them, 145 were legumes, with a non-compliance rate of 35.2%, with peas and green beans being the most problematic. The second-highest non-compliance rate was found in fruit vegetables, with tomatoes and bell peppers most commonly containing pesticide residues. Leafy greens ranked third, with rape and napa cabbage being the most frequent offenders.
Liu Fangming noted that pesticide residues in fruits were most prevalent in stone fruits, such as apples and pears. Among other crops, aromatic plants used in herbal teas had the highest residue levels, with dried chrysanthemums and roses showing the highest non-compliance rates in spot checks.
According to FDA statistics, legumes have ranked first in pesticide residues for five consecutive years. Liu Fangming explained that legumes are harvested continuously, with some being picked as early as the day after pesticide application, leading to high residue levels. For other crops, improper pesticide use was the main issue.
Liu Fangming stated that most pesticides are water-soluble. Washing produce under running water for five minutes before cooking can remove 90% of pesticide residues. He advised against covering pots while cooking to allow pesticides to evaporate with steam. For tea products, the first brew should be discarded and not consumed.
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Pesticide Residues Highest in Peas and Green Beans
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the annual results of pesticide residues in agricultural products, with legumes topping the list for the fifth consecutive year, followed by fruit vegetables and leafy greens. Among the pesticide residues, the herbicide "Fipronil" was the most common. The FDA will request the Council of Agriculture to strengthen education for farmers on the correct use of pesticides.
Liu Fangming, acting director of the FDA's Southern Regional Management Center, stated that this year, 2,402 agricultural products were sampled. Among them, 145 were legumes, with a non-compliance rate of 35.2%, with peas and green beans being the most problematic. The second-highest non-compliance rate was found in fruit vegetables, with tomatoes and bell peppers most commonly containing pesticide residues. Leafy greens ranked third, with rape and napa cabbage being the most frequent offenders.
Liu Fangming noted that pesticide residues in fruits were most prevalent in stone fruits, such as apples and pears. Among other crops, aromatic plants used in herbal teas had the highest residue levels, with dried chrysanthemums and roses showing the highest non-compliance rates in spot checks.
According to FDA statistics, legumes have ranked first in pesticide residues for five consecutive years. Liu Fangming explained that legumes are harvested continuously, with some being picked as early as the day after pesticide application, leading to high residue levels. For other crops, improper pesticide use was the main issue.
Liu Fangming stated that most pesticides are water-soluble. Washing produce under running water for five minutes before cooking can remove 90% of pesticide residues. He advised against covering pots while cooking to allow pesticides to evaporate with steam. For tea products, the first brew should be discarded and not consumed.
Source: http://udn. com/ NEWS/ NATIONAL/ NATS6/ 9150304. shtml