Table 3.
Exposure estimates of the ten most frequently detected pesticides on bell peppers.
| Pesticide | Mean exposure (μg/kg/day) | Reference dose (μg/kg/day) | Ratio—reference dose to mean exposure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acephate | 0.00269 | 4 | 1490 |
| Carbendazim | 0.000225 | 10* | 44400 |
| Chlorpyrifos | 0.00185 | 3 | 1620 |
| Dicofol | 0.00042 | 2* | 4760 |
| Endosulfan | 0.00021 | 6 | 28600 |
| Imidacloprid | 0.000442 | 57 | 129000 |
| Metalaxyl | 0.000334 | 74 | 222000 |
| Methamidophos | 0.00101 | 0.05 | 49.5 |
| Oxamyl | 0.000223 | 25 | 112000 |
| Thiabendazole | 0.00000547 | 100 | 18300000 |
*Acceptable daily intake used.