Pesticide and other chemical residues in total diet samples (XI)
Johnson, R.D.; Manske, D.D.
Pesticides Monitoring Journal 11(3): 116-131
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0031-6156 PMID: 609510 Document Number: 112664
Since 1964 the [USA] Food and Drug Administration Total Diet study has reported residues of pesticides and other chemicals ingested in the diet of a young adult male, statistically the nation's largest eater. During the 10th yr of the study, pesticide residues remained at the relatively low levels previously reported. Thirty market baskets were collected in 30 cities which ranged in population from less than 50,000 to 1,000,000 or more. Averages and ranges of residues are reported from Aug. 1973-July 1974 by food class. Individual items in the dairy and meat composites in 4 market baskets were analyzed for pesticides; results are included. Data for Pb, Cd, Se, Hg, As and Zn are included. Results of recovery studies within various classes of residues are presented.