H I G H L I G H T S
• Six organochlorines and five organophosphates
were analyzed in 54 tomato
samples.
• All insecticides were detected in the
μg/kg range (OC) and mg/kg range
(OP).
• Storage, washing and peeling reduced
the concentrations.
• A cumulative risk assessment showed
elevated risk for up to 6 days of the OPs.
• Farmer education and introduction of
less hazardous pesticides are urgently
needed.