Table 11.
Exposure estimates of the ten most frequently detected pesticides on potatoes.
| Pesticide | Mean exposure (μg/kg/day) | Reference dose (μg/kg/day) | Ratio—reference dose to mean exposure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldicarb sulfate | 0.000327 | 1** | 3060 |
| Azoxystrobin | 0.00036 | 180 | 500000 |
| Boscalid | 0.000104 | 218 | 2100000 |
| Chlorpropham | 0.322 | 200 | 621 |
| Clothianidin | 0.000064 | 10 | 156000 |
| Flutolanil | 0.000148 | 60 | 405000 |
| Imidacloprid | 0.000467 | 57 | 122000 |
| ο-Phenylphenol | 0.000404 | 20* | 49500 |
| Thiabendazole | 0.00343 | 100* | 29200 |
| Thiamethoxam | 0.0000626 | 13 | 208000 |
*Acceptable daily intake used.
**Aldicarb metabolite; used reference dose for aldicarb.