The current study was conducted to assess the levels of organophosphates and carbamates
in vegetables in Kenya and to examine potential consumer health risks. A total of 90 …

Kenya is one of the leading exporters of snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) to Europe, but the
export volume has remained below potential mainly due to failure to meet the market quality …

Background In Ethiopia, pesticides are widely used in vegetable production. However, if
used incorrectly they may harm consumers of vegetables contaminated with pesticide …

Pesticide application in agricultural and residential areas is a worldwide practice. However,
human pesticide poisoning and environmental pollution through pesticide residues remain a …

Current cultivation of vegetables to meet food security standards requires the use of
pesticides which reduce losses from pests and diseases. A cross-sectional survey for …

Tomato consumed worldwide for its vitamins and bioactive elements can harbor postharvest
bacteria and pesticide residues. A cross-sectional survey using a semi-structured …

Endosulfan, a mixture of α-and β-isomers, is used by farmers in the wet and dry season for
khat and onion production. Khat leaf samples were collected in farmer fields at intervals of 1 …

Poor Pesticide-handling practices during production of tomatoes and French beans pose
adverse health and environmental effects. This study was conducted to determine the …

The study evaluates pesticide residues in fresh vegetables from three major markets in
Lagos and verified compliance of these fresh vegetables with the maximum residue levels …

More than half of the total active population in Sub-Saharan African countries are involved in
agriculture, either as a main income-generating activity, a complementary business, or for …