Dalle Khursani Found With High Pesticide Levels at Kalimati Market
Summary
Dalle Khursani sold at Kathmandu’s Kalimati vegetable market was found to contain high levels of pesticide residue and was classified as unsafe for immediate consumption. Nine other vegetable samples tested below the safety threshold and were deemed fit to eat.
Key Points
- Kalimati vegetable market in Kathmandu found high pesticide levels in Dalle Khursani during laboratory testing.
- The sample carried 2.3476 percent carbamate and 40.5805 percent organophosphate pesticides, according to the report.
- The laboratory categorized the peppers as needing to be kept for a few days before use to reduce pesticide effects.
- Nine other vegetable samples tested at the market were found below the 35 percent safety threshold and were deemed fit for consumption.
