Table 3. Presence of pesticide residue classified as WHO Ia and Ib.
| Hazardous | Hazardous WHO class | Pesticides | Number of products, where found | Range of residue levels found (ppb) | Countries where the samples were bought |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extremely | Ia | Ethoprophos | 1 | 90 | Canada |
| Phorate | 3 | 6–10 | Canada, Italy, France | ||
| Highly | Ib | Omethoate | 5 | 10 | France, Germany, Canada |
| Methamidophos | 1 | 140 | Canada | ||
| Methomyl | 2 | 5–8 | Germany, Canada | ||
| Triazophos | 4 | 20–170 | US, Germany, The Netherlands |
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ppb parts per billion, WHO World Health Organization