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Health Risks Highlighted: Excessive Pesticides and Nitrates Found in Vegetables from Buryatia

by Tatyana Ivanovich
September 10, 2024
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Health Risks Highlighted: Excessive Pesticides and Nitrates Found in Vegetables from Buryatia

Recent investigations by the Rosselkhoznadzor (Russian Agricultural Supervision Agency) in the Buryatia region have uncovered alarming levels of pesticides and nitrates in essential vegetables, including potatoes, beets, cabbage, and carrots. These findings come as a result of routine inspections conducted in the Pribaikalsky district, where eight vegetable samples were analyzed for chemical residues.

The results revealed that all tested vegetables contained pesticide levels exceeding safety norms. In potatoes, the concentration of the pesticide thiamexam was found to be 0.066 mg/kg and 0.061 mg/kg, surpassing the permissible level of 0.05 mg/kg. Thiamexam is commonly used for pest control, but its excessive presence poses health risks.

Carrots were found to contain the pesticide prometrin at levels of 0.031 mg/kg and 0.029 mg/kg, exceeding the safety limit of 0.02 mg/kg. Prometrin, a soil herbicide used to control weeds, has raised concerns due to its high concentration.

Cabbage samples showed elevated nitrate levels of 1100 mg/kg and 1210 mg/kg, which is above the maximum permissible level of 900 mg/kg. High nitrate concentrations in vegetables can lead to adverse health effects, particularly for vulnerable populations.

Beets exhibited excessive levels of the fungicide cyproconazole, with concentrations of 0.189 mg/kg and 0.126 mg/kg, exceeding the allowed 0.1 mg/kg. Cyproconazole is used to combat fungal diseases but can be harmful in excessive amounts.

Furthermore, beetroot’s nitrate content was found to be significantly above the norm, with levels of 3400 mg/kg and 3030 mg/kg, far exceeding the maximum permissible level of 1400 mg/kg. This excessive nitrate content further emphasizes the severity of the issue.

The high levels of pesticides and nitrates are attributed to violations of application regulations and safety protocols by local farmers. These lapses highlight a critical need for stricter adherence to safety standards and better regulation enforcement to protect consumer health.

The findings have been reported to the Rosspotrebnadzor (Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare) for further action. This situation underscores the importance of rigorous monitoring and compliance with agricultural safety regulations to ensure the safety of the food supply.

The recent discovery of hazardous levels of pesticides and nitrates in vegetables from Buryatia highlights severe regulatory breaches and poses significant health risks. It is crucial for farmers to adhere strictly to safety guidelines and for regulatory bodies to enforce these standards to safeguard public health.

Tags: agricultural regulationsBuryatia agricultureConsumer Protectionfood qualityFood Safetyhealth risksnitrate levelspesticide contaminationRosselkhoznadzorvegetable safety
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