2001 survey of organochlorine pesticides in retail milk from Beijing, P R China. | |
MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12623650 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A monitoring study was conducted in 2001 to determine the organochlorine pesticides and their metabolite residues in milk taken from supermarkets in Beijing, P. R. China. The average concentrations of total HCH and DDT were 0.038 and 0.046 mg x kg(-1), respectively, expressed on a fat basis. The aldrin residue was detected in nine milk samples, with a mean concentration of 0.035 mg x kg(-1). Heptachlor and its epoxides were not found in any milk samples. Of 72 milk samples analysed, three from South China contained the higher levels of DDT and HCH residues that exceeded the FAO/WHO accepted tolerance level. Although organochlorine pesticides such as DDT and HCH have been banned in China since 1983, the residues of such compounds still exist in the environment and cause food contamination, a fact likely attributed to the short prohibition period and illegal use for agricultural purposes at present. |
Authors:
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Weike Zhong; Diandou Xu; Zhifang Chai; Xueying Mao |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Food additives and contaminants Volume: 20 ISSN: 0265-203X ISO Abbreviation: Food Addit Contam Publication Date: 2003 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-03-07 Completed Date: 2003-05-06 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8500474 Medline TA: Food Addit Contam Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 254-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Laboratory of Nuclear Analytical Techniques, Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, PO Box 918, Beijing 100039, P R China. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Animals China Chromatography, Gas Environmental Monitoring / methods Food Analysis / methods Food Contamination / analysis* Humans Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated* Insecticides / analysis* Milk / chemistry* Pesticide Residues / analysis* |
Chemical | |
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0/Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated; 0/Insecticides; 0/Pesticide Residues |
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