Gyeonggi Province Institute of Health and Environment: 99.1% of Mini Produce Sold in Province 'Safe' for Pesticide Residues

Tests conducted by the Gyeonggi Province Institute of Health and Environment to check the safety of mini produce found that 114 of 115 samples (99.1%) met the maximum residue limits for pesticides.

Mini produce refers to varieties that are smaller than regular produce or crops grown to a smaller size. Its convenience has attracted growing consumer interest. In response to this trend, the institute conducted safety tests on mini produce sold in the province from July to September this year.

99.1% of Mini Produce Distributed in Gyeonggi Province Passes Pesticide Residue Tests

The tests covered 115 samples across 15 categories, including cherry tomatoes; mini kabocha squash, watermelons, cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, king oyster mushrooms and bananas; Brussels sprouts; and radishes. The tests screened for 475 types of pesticide residues.

The results showed that most of the mini produce met the maximum residue limits for pesticides. However, one radish sample contained 0.11 mg/kg of metaflumizone, an insecticide, exceeding the maximum residue limit of 0.05 mg/kg. The institute immediately notified the relevant authorities so that follow-up measures, including suspending sales and blocking distribution, could be taken.

Do Yeongsuk, director of the Agricultural and Marine Products Testing Division at the institute, said, "We will continue conducting safety tests and strengthen safety management so that residents can consume agricultural products with confidence."

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