Vegetables with Excessive Pesticide Residues Ordered Destroyed
Summary
Vegetables brought to the Kalimati market have been found with excessive pesticide residues and ordered to be destroyed to protect public health.
Key Points
- Some vegetables at Kalimati Fruits and Vegetables Market were found with excessive pesticide residues harmful to human health.
- Bottle gourd from Dhading, cauliflower from Makwanpur, and potato from Salyan exceeded safe organophosphate pesticide limits.
- Vegetables exceeding 45% inhibition rate of pesticide must be destroyed immediately according to standards.
- Other tested samples including tomatoes, cabbage, bitter gourd, eggplant, and imported onions were found safe for consumption.
