Table 12.
Exposure estimates of the ten most frequently detected pesticides on spinach.
| Pesticide | Mean exposure (μg/kg/day) | Reference dose (μg/kg/day) | Ratio—reference dose to mean exposure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boscalid | 0.0000428 | 218 | 5090000 |
| Cyfluthrin | 0.000965 | 25 | 25900 |
| Cypermethrin | 0.00632 | 10 | 1580 |
| DDE | 0.00014 | 0.5 | 3570 |
| Imidacloprid | 0.00102 | 57 | 55900 |
| Methoxyfenozide | 0.000927 | 100 | 108000 |
| Omethoate | 0.000181 | 0.2 | 1100 |
| Permethrin | 0.0144 | 50 | 3470 |
| Pyraclostrobin | 0.000331 | 30 | 90600 |
| Spinosad | 0.000685 | 30* | 43800 |
*Acceptable daily intake used.