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July 26, 2025International Journal of Science for Global Sustainability

Pesticides Residue In Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Sold In Major Markets In Abakaliki Area Of Southeastern Nigeria

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NANkiruka Chidiebere AniIAI. O. Alaekwe

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Analysis reveals pesticide residues in cucumbers from Abakaliki, suggesting potential health risks for consumers.

Key Points

  • Cucumber samples showed contamination with multiple pesticide residues, highlighting a concerning issue.
  • A maximum of 25 pesticide residues were detected, exceeding WHO recommended limits for some samples.
  • Analysis employed gas chromatography with electron capture detection to assess pesticide levels in the cucumbers.
  • Health risk index indicated minimal risk for adults and children consuming the contaminated cucumbers.

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Ani et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af4ec6ad7bf08b1ead7f8chttps://doi.org/10.57233/ijsgs.v11i2.868
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