99.1% of Leafy Vegetables and Other Agricultural Products Distributed in Gyeonggi Are "Safe"

It was found that 99.1% of leafy vegetables distributed in Gyeonggi Province are safe for consumption.

The Gyeonggi Provincial Institute of Health and Environment conducted safety inspections targeting leafy vegetables, whose consumption increases during the summer holiday season, as well as agricultural products that are more prone to excessive pesticide residue violations. Out of 111 samples covering 21 items, 110 samples (99.1%) met the safety standards.

From June 1 to July 5, the institute collected and tested samples from large supermarkets, general markets, local food stores, and wholesale markets in the province. Samples included vegetables such as lettuce, perilla leaves, cucumbers, baby napa cabbage, and chili peppers, which are widely consumed in the summer, as well as spinach, leek, young radish, and chicory—items that have shown relatively higher rates of excessive pesticide residues in previous inspections.

Table of "Summer Agricultural Product Safety Inspection" by Gyeonggi-do Institute of Health and Environment

Upon examining 111 samples for 475 types of pesticide residues, the institute found that only one sample of perilla leaves contained chlorothalonil—a fungicide—at levels exceeding the safety threshold.

The institute immediately suspended sales of the product in question and notified the relevant authorities to carry out follow-up actions, such as blocking its distribution.

Do Youngsook, head of the Agricultural and Fishery Products Inspection Division at the institute, stated, "We will continue to monitor pesticide residues and strengthen safety management so that a safe environment for agricultural product distribution is created, enabling Gyeonggi residents to purchase agricultural products with peace of mind."

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