Article detail · 2026
Deterministic and Probabilistic Assessment of Dietary Exposure to Pesticide Residues in Sweet Italian-Type and Jalapeño Peppers From Türkiye for the Adult Population
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
- Year
- 2026
- ISSN
0021-8561- Type
- article
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Abstract
English (OpenAlex)
Pesticide residue contamination in peppers is a food safety concern due to intensive production practices and frequent consumption. In this study, 182 sweet Italian-type and jalapeño pepper samples collected in Türkiye were analyzed for 260 pesticide residues using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Residues were detected in 52.6% of sweet Italian-type and 48.1% of jalapeño samples, with European Union maximum residue level exceedances of 15.8 and 5.7% of all samples, respectively. Deterministic and probabilistic assessments indicated that cumulative chronic dietary exposure remained well below safety thresholds for adults. Monte Carlo simulations consistently identified lambda-cyhalothrin and acetamiprid as the dominant contributors to chronic exposure. Acute risk was generally low; however, high-end exposure scenarios indicated a potential concern associated with lambda-cyhalothrin in jalapeño peppers.
Topics
- Pesticide Residue Analysis and Safety
- Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity
- Potato Plant Research
Primary topic Pesticide Residue Analysis and Safety