Pesticide Data Program 

Annual Summary Calendar Year 2001 

United States 

Department of 

Agriculture 

Agricultural 

Marketing 

Service 

Science and Technology 

Programs 
United States

Department of 

Agriculture

Marketing and

Regulatory

Programs

Agricultural

Marketing

Service

1400 Independence Ave.

Washington, DC

20090-6456

AMS-Agricultural Marketing Service

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

February 2003

To the Reader:

I am pleased to present the Pesticide Data Program’s eleventh Annual Summary, 

which includes data for calendar year 2001. PDP data continue to demonstrate that 

the Nation’s food supply is among the safest in the world.

The United States Department of Agriculture implemented PDP in May 1991. 

Since then, PDP has tested a wide range of commodities in the U.S. food supply. 

Using a rigorous statistical approach and the most current laboratory methods, PDP 

has tested both fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, grains, milk, beef, and 

poultry. In 2001, PDP introduced testing of finished drinking water. 

PDP data are essential to implementation of the 1996 Food Quality Protection Act, 

which directs the Secretary of Agriculture to collect pesticide residue data on foods 

most likely consumed by infants and children. The Environmental Protection 

Agency uses PDP data as a critical component of pesticide dietary assessments. 

The extensive and reliable PDP results provide realistic exposure information to the 

EPA assessment process. 

PDP is a partnership with cooperating State agencies that are responsible for 

sample collection and analysis. Ten States participated in 2001: California, 

Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and 

Wisconsin. Because these States together represent all regions of the country and 

over half the Nation’s population, reliable conclusions about our food supply can 

be drawn from PDP results.

The format of this summary is intended to provide the reader with thorough and 

accurate information. A detachable form is included at the end of this report for 

your comments and suggestions on how we can further improve this report.

Sincerely,

A. J. Yates

Administrator
Pesticide Data Program—Annual Summary, Calendar Year 2001

Contents

Page No.

 Preface.................................................................................................................................................vii

 Executive Summary ...............................................................................................................................xi

Section I Introduction ...........................................................................................................................1

Section II Sampling Operations ............................................................................................................4

 Background.................................................................................................................................4

 Fresh and Processed Fruit and Vegetables ...................................................................................5

 Barley and Rice ...........................................................................................................................6

 Beef and Poultry..........................................................................................................................6

 Drinking Water ...........................................................................................................................6

 

Section III Laboratory Operations .......................................................................................................9

 Overview.....................................................................................................................................9

 Fresh and Processed Fruit and Vegetables ...................................................................................9

 Rice...........................................................................................................................................11

 Poultry and Beef........................................................................................................................11

 Drinking Water .........................................................................................................................11

 Quality Assurance Program.......................................................................................................12

Section IV Database Management......................................................................................................12

 Electronic Data Life-Cycle ........................................................................................................12

 Data Reporting ..........................................................................................................................14

Section V Sample Results and Discussion...........................................................................................14

 Sample Results..........................................................................................................................14

 National Estimates.....................................................................................................................15

 Fresh vs. Processed ...................................................................................................................15

 Postharvest Applications ...........................................................................................................18

 Drinking Water Results .............................................................................................................18

 Environmental Contaminants.....................................................................................................18

 Single/Selective Residue Analyses ............................................................................................19

 Multiple Residue Detections......................................................................................................19

 Import vs. Domestic Residue Comparisons................................................................................19

 Tolerance Violations .................................................................................................................20

 Synopsis....................................................................................................................................21

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Figures and Tables

Figures Page No. 

 1 Overview of PDP Management and Operations ..........................................................2

 2 Participating States and Their Geographical Distribution Areas...................................3

 3 Commodity Origin ......................................................................................................8

 4 Beef Sample Collection.............................................................................................10

 5 PDP Data Life Cycle .................................................................................................13

 

Tables

 1 Samples Collected and Analyzed per Commodity by Each Participating State .............7

 2 Number of Samples and Residues Detected, by Commodity ......................................16

 3 Selected Residue Comparisons, Fresh vs. Processed..................................................17

Appendices A-M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 Appendix A Commodity History

 Appendix B Sample Origin by State or Country

 Appendix C Quality Assurance Program Elements

 Appendix D Import vs. Domestic Pesticide Residue Comparisons

 Appendix E Distribution of Residues by Pesticide in Fruit and Vegetables

 Appendix F Distribution of Residues by Pesticide in Rice

 Appendix G Distribution of Residues by Pesticide in Poultry

 Appendix H Distribution of Residues by Pesticide in Beef

Appendix I Distribution of Residues by Pesticide in Drinking Water

Appendix J National Estimates for Concentration Percentiles vs. Tolerance

 Appendix K Cumulative Distributions of Residues for Selected Pesticide/Commodity Pairs 

 Appendix L Number of Residues Detected per Sample 

 Appendix M Samples Reported to FDA as Exceeding the Tolerance or Without Established 

 Tolerance

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Acronyms

AMS Agricultural Marketing Service

APHIS Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

ARS Agricultural Research Service

CARAT Committee to Advise on Reassessment and Transition

CDFA California Department of Food and Agriculture

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CV Coefficient of Variation

DE-42/43 Dextrose Equivalent Corn Syrup 42/43

EMRL Extraneous Maximum Residue Limit

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

ERS Economic Research Service

FAS Foreign Agricultural Service

FDA Food and Drug Administration

FQPA Food Quality Protection Act

FSIS Food Safety and Inspection Service

GIPSA Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration

GLPs Good Laboratory Practices

HA Health Advisory

JMPR Joint Meeting on Pesticide Residues

LIB Laboratory Information Bulletin

LOD Limit of Detection

LOQ Limit of Quantitation

MCL Maximum Contaminant Level

MRM Multiresidue Method

MRL Maximum Residue Limit

NAS National Academy of Sciences

NASS National Agricultural Statistics Service

NMRAL National Monitoring and Residue Laboratory

NPDWR National Primary Drinking Water Regulation

OPMP Office of Pest Management Policy

PDP Pesticide Data Program

QA/QC Quality Assurance/Quality Control

QAO Quality Assurance Officer

QAU Quality Assurance Unit

SOP Standard Operating Procedure

SRM Selective Residue Method

RDE Remote Data Entry

TRAC Tolerance Reassessment Advisory Committee

USDA United States Department of Agriculture

USGS United States Geological Survey

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Preface

In 1991, the United States Department of

Agriculture (USDA) was charged with designing 

and implementing a program to collect data on 

pesticide residues in food. The responsibility for 

this program was given to the USDA Agricultural 

Marketing Service (AMS) which began operating 

the Pesticide Data Program (PDP) in May 1991. 

The data produced by PDP is reported in an

annual summary each year. 

PDP planning and policy are developed

collaboratively by various USDA agencies and

the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 

USDA agencies include AMS, the National

Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the

Economic Research Service (ERS), the

Agricultural Research Service (ARS), and the

Office of Pest Management Policy (OPMP).

PDP data support and strengthen the 

Government's ability to respond to food safety 

and marketing issues. PDP provides EPA with 

data needed for pesticide dietary risk assessments. 

EPA data needs have increased following the

passage of the 1996 Food Quality Protection Act 

(FQPA) and with EPA’s use of sophisticated

assessment models that require the scope and

reliability of the extensive PDP database. Using 

PDP data, EPA has been able to prepare

assessments that more accurately evaluate

exposure to pesticide residues in the American 

diet. 

In estimating the potential risks of pesticide

residues in food, EPA uses a step-wise tiered

approach. As a first step, EPA may use a

“conservative” worst-case scenario and assume 

that a pesticide is applied to the fullest extent 

permitted by the pesticide label – on every acre of 

each approved crop and at the maximum rate and 

frequency allowed. EPA may also assume that 

residues on treated crops are present at the

maximum allowed level. Exposure estimates

based on such assumptions are likely to exceed 

actual exposure significantly. When an initial 

assessment indicates potential risk of concern,

EPA refines its assessme nt using realistic

exposure data. Refinements may include using 

data on the percent of a crop treated with a

pesticide; studies of the effects of washing,

cooking, processing, and storage; and residue

monitoring data. This is when PDP data can be 

pivotal. PDP sampling procedures were

designed to capture actual residues in the food 

supply as close as possible to the time of

consumption. 

PDP concentrates its efforts in providing better 

pesticide residue data on foods most consumed 

by children. This PDP policy is guided by the 

requirements of the 1996 Food Quality

Protection Act and by recommendations made in 

1993 by the National Academy of Sciences

(NAS) in “Pesticides in the Diets of Infants and 

Children.”

The States participating in PDP deserve special 

recognition for their contributions to the

program. The dedication and flexibility of

sample collectors allow AMS to adjust sampling 

protocols to respond to changing trends in

commodity distribution and availability. 

Laboratory staff are critical to increased

productivity and improved analytical methods. 

PDP thanks NASS for providing statistical

support; the Food Safety and Inspection Service 

(FSIS) for providing sample collection services 

for beef and poultry; the AMS National Science 

Laboratory (formerly known as the AMS Eastern 

Laboratory), the Grain Inspection, Packers and 

Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) Laboratory, 

and the National Monitoring and Residue

Laboratory of the USDA Animal and Plant

Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for providing 

testing services to the program. The United

States Geological Survey (USGS) provided

valuable support in the initiation of PDP testing 

of drinking water. PDP also acknowledges the 

exceptional support of the Health Effects

Division staff of the EPA Office of Pesticide 

Programs in helping set the direction for PDP. 

 

USDA welcomes all comments on this summary 

and on the Pesticide Data Program. Comments 

may be submitted using the form provided on the 

final page of this report or electronically to

amsmpo.data@usda.gov. 

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Participating State Laboratories

California Department of Food and Agriculture

Division of Inspection Services

Chemistry Laboratory

3292 Meadowview Road

Sacramento, CA 95832

Florida Department of Agriculture and

 Consumer Services

Chemical Residue Laboratory

Building #3

3125 Conner Boulevard

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650

Florida Department of Agriculture and 

 Consumer Services

Chemical Residue Laboratory

500 3rd Street, Northwest

Winter Haven, FL 33881

Michigan Department of Agriculture

Laboratory Division

1615 South Harrison Road

East Lansing, MI 48823-5224

New York Department of Agriculture and 

 Markets

Food Laboratory

1220 Washington Avenue

State Office Campus, Building 7

Albany, NY 12235

Ohio Department of Agriculture

Consumer Analytic al Laboratory

8995 East Main Street

Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Texas Department of Agriculture

Pesticide Laboratory

1500 Research Parkway, Suite B100

College Station, TX 77845

Washington State Department of Agriculture

Chemical and Hop Laboratory

21 N. 1st Avenue, Suite 106

Yakima, WA 98902

Data presented in this report were collected and 

processed through the efforts of the following

organizations:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Marketing Service

Science and Technology Programs

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

South Building, Mail Stop 0222

Washington, DC 20250

Deputy Administrator: Robert Epstein

(202) 720-5231, Facsimile (202) 720-6496

Monitoring Programs Office

8609 Sudley Road, Suite 206

Manassas, VA 20110

Director: Martha Lamont

(703) 330-2300 x17, Facsimile (703) 369-0678

Email: amsmpo.data@usda.gov

Internet Home Page

http://www.ams.usda.gov/science/pdp/

Participating State Agencies

California Department of Food and Agriculture

California Department of Pesticide Regulation

Colorado Department of Agriculture

Florida Department of Agriculture and

 Consumer Services

Maryland Department of Agriculture

Michigan Department of Agriculture

New York Department of Agriculture and 

 Markets

Ohio Department of Agriculture

Texas Department of Agriculture

Washington State Department of Agriculture

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, 

 and Consumer Protection

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Participating Federal Laboratories

United States Department of Agriculture

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

National Monitoring and Residue Analysis

 Laboratory

3505 25th Avenue, Building 4

Gulfport, MS 39501

United States Department of Agric ulture

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards 

 Administration

Technical Services Division

10383 North Ambassador Drive

Kansas City, MO 64153-1394

United States Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Marketing Service

National Science Laboratory

801 Summit Crossing Place

Gastonia, NC 28054 

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Executive Summary

The Pesticide Data Program (PDP) was initiated by 

USDA in May 1991 to collect data on pesticide 

residues in foods. This publication summarizes 

PDP results for 2001. PDP results are released 

annually in a calendar-year summary in both hard 

copy and on the Internet. 

PDP data are used by the Environmental Protection 

Agency (EPA), the Food and Drug Administration, 

the USDA Economic Research Service and

Foreign Agricultural Service, as well as groups 

within the private sector. EPA uses PDP data to 

prepare realistic pesticide dietary exposure

assessments as part of its ongoing effort to

implement the 1996 Food Quality Protection Act. 

PDP data also are used by the Government and 

agricultural community to examine pesticide

residue issues which may affect agricultural 

practices and U.S. trade. PDP data have been

helpful in identifying crops where alternative pest 

management practices are needed. PDP data are 

also useful in promoting export of U.S.

commodities in a competitive global market and 

addressing food safety issues.

Program operations are carried out with the support 

of 10 States: California, Colorado, Florida,

Maryland, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Texas,

Washington, and Wisconsin. Federal laboratories 

providing testing services include the AMS

National Science Laboratory (formerly known as 

the AMS Eastern Laboratory), the Grain

Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration 

(GIPSA) Laboratory, and, through December

2001, the National Monitoring and Residue

Laboratory of the USDA Animal and Plant Health 

Inspection Service (APHIS). The USDA Food

Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) provided

sample collection services for beef and poultry. 

The United States Geological Survey (USGS)

worked with PDP in developing the water program 

and collected samples early in 2001. Later in the 

year, the participating water utilities provided the 

drinking water samples. The AMS Monitoring 

Programs Office is responsible for administrative, 

sampling, technical, and database activities. 

PDP food sampling is based on a rigorous

statistical design that ensures that the data are 

reliable for use in exposure assessme nts and can 

be used to draw various conclusions about the 

Nation’s food supply. Pesticides and

commodities included each year in PDP are

selected based on EPA data needs and on

information about the types and amounts of food 

consumed by infants and children. Samples 

collected by each of the 10 participating States 

are apportioned according to that State’s

population. Samples are taken close to the time 

and point of consumption. They are randomly 

chosen and reflect what is typically available to 

the consumer throughout the year. Samples are 

selected without regard for commodity origin. 

The monthly sampling rate is 62 samples per 

commodity, except for highly seasonal

commodities. For seasonal commodities,

sampling rates are adjusted to reflect market

availability and sample collection is limited to 

the season when the commodity is available. 

The PDP pilot program to test finished drinking 

water was initiated in New York and California –

two highly populated regions with divergent

climates and hydrogeological conditions. PDP 

data on pesticide residues in drinking water will 

be valuable for exposure assessments which,

because of limited data, have generally used

assumptions or models to predict residue levels. 

In 2001, in addition to drinking water, PDP 

tested fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, 

rice, and beef and poultry tissues for various 

insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and growth 

regulators. Of the 12,264 samples collected and 

analyzed, 9,903 were fruit and vegetable

commodities including canned sweet peas,

canned sweet corn, and tomato paste, as well as 

fresh apples, bananas, broccoli, carrots, celery, 

cherries, grapes, green beans, lettuce,

mushrooms, nectarines, oranges, peaches,

pineapples, and potatoes. PDP also tested 689 

rice samples, 911 beef samples, 464 poultry

samples, and 297 drinking water samples. 

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Approximately 82 percent of all samples were 

domestic and 17 percent were imported (less

than 1 percent was of unknown origin).

Bananas, grapes, green beans, peaches, and

pineapples accounted for most of the imported 

commodities. All cherries and nectarines were 

domestic.

Approximately 64 percent of the fruit and

vegetable samples (domestic and imported), 49 

percent of drinking water samples, and 19

percent of the beef tissue samples had detectable 

residues. Residues detected in beef samples 

resulted almost entirely from low level detections 

of persistent chemicals that have been canceled 

for agricultural use for many years. There were 

no detectable residues in the poultry samples.

Overall, approximately 44 percent of all samples 

contained no detectable residues, 24 percent

contained 1 residue, and 32 percent contained

more than 1 residue. Fewer residues were

detected in processed products and rice than in 

fresh commodities. No detectable residues were 

found in any of the canned sweet pea samples. 

Residues were detected in only two samples of 

canned sweet corn. Seventy percent of tomato 

paste samples and 69 percent of rice samples had 

no detectable residues. Low levels of

environmental contaminants were detected in

broccoli, carrots, lettuce, potatoes, and beef

adipose. However, the concentrations detected 

were below levels that trigger regulatory actions.

In finished drinking water, PDP detected low 

levels (measured in parts per trillion) of some 

pesticides, primarily widely used herbicides. 

None of the detections exceeded established EPA 

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Maximum Contaminant Levels or Health

Advisory levels.

A tolerance is the maximum amount of a pesticide 

residue allowable on a raw agricultural

commodity. Established tolerances are listed in 

the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 40, 

Part 180. In 2001, PDP testing found residues 

exceeding an established tolerance in 0.1 percent 

of the 12,264 samples. Residues with no

established tolerance were found in 1.8 percent of 

all samples. These residues were detected at very 

low concentrations and are likely due to spray 

drift or crop rotations or could result from use of 

registered disinfectants and sanitizers used in food 

handling establishments. PDP reports these

findings to FDA as they are reported by testing 

laboratories.

PDP laboratories mainta in an ongoing verification 

of limits of detection (LODs) for each compound 

screened. These data are used by EPA to

calculate possible exposure contributed by

samples reported as “non-detects,” or not

containing a residue above a stated LOD.

 

PDP continuously strives to improve methods for 

the collection, testing, and reporting of data. PDP 

data are available to EPA and other Federal and 

State agencies charged with regulating and setting 

policies on the use of pesticides. 

Copies of this summary report may be obtained 

by calling the Monitoring Programs Office at

(703) 330-2300 or by mailing the form provided 

at the end of this report. This report is also

available on the PDP web site at http://www.ams.

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Pesticide Data Program (PDP)

Annual Summary, Calendar Year 2001

This summary consists of the following sections: (I.) Introduction, (II.) Sampling Operations, 

(III.) Laboratory Operations, (IV.) Database Management, and (V.) Sample Results and Discussion 

I. Introduction

This summary of results for 2001 is the 11th

annual summary of the USDA Pesticide Data

Program. This publication and the PDP database 

file for 2001 are available on the Internet at www.

ams.usda.gov/science/pdp. Annual summaries

and database files for previous years are also on 

the Internet. Printed copies of all previous

summary reports are available upon request from 

the AMS Monitoring Programs Office. 

 

Many USDA offices work together to achieve the 

goals and objectives of PDP. The USDA

National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) 

provides statistically reliable data on chemical

usage at the State level and collects economic 

data that link chemical usage with economic

characteristics. The USDA Economic Research 

Service analyzes data from the USDA

Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and from 

NASS to understand producer behavior and to 

determine the impact various production

practices, policies, and regulations might have on 

the Nation's agricultural production, food supply, 

and consumers. The nationwide food

consumption surveys of the USDA Agricultural 

Research Service provide data about the diets of 

Americans of all ages. This survey data can be 

linked to PDP residue in pesticide exposure

assessments. AMS, through its Science and

Technology program, oversees the planning and 

policy development for PDP. 

 

Figure 1 illustrates the three major PDP

components: sample collection, laboratory

analysis, and database management. In 2001, all 

samples except poultry, beef, and drinking water 

samples were collected by 10 States (California, 

Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, New

York, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin) 

through cooperative agreements with their

respective agencies. Poultry and beef samples 

were collected through the USDA Food Safety 

and Inspection Service (FSIS). The water

program was initiated in 2001 with the assistance 

of the United States Geological Survey (USGS). 

USGS collected the initial water samples. Later 

in the year, sampling was conducted by the

drinking water treatment facility participants. 

Laboratory services were provided by seven

States (California, Florida, Michigan, New York, 

Ohio, Texas, and Washington) and three Federal 

laboratories: the AMS National Science

Laboratory (formerly known as the AMS Eastern 

Laboratory), the Grain Inspection, Packers, and 

Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) Laboratory, 

and, until September 2001, the National

Monitoring and Residue Analysis Laboratory of 

the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection 

Service (APHIS). The AMS Monitoring

Programs Office is responsible for administrative, 

sampling, technical, and database activities. 

The 10 States participating in PDP are shown in 

Figure 2. Figure 2 also shows the 12 neighboring 

States that are in the direct distribution networks 

of the PDP participating States. These neighboring States are Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware,

Hawaii, Idaho, Massachusetts, Nevada, New

Jersey, New Mexico, Vermont, Virginia, and

Wyoming. Together, these States represent about 

50 percent of the Nation's population and all 4 

census regions of the United States. These States 

also represent the major producers of fruit and 

vegetables. 

Information about the origin of each PDP sample 

is noted when the sample is collected. Figure 3 

illustrates the portion of domestic and import

samples for each PDP commodity in 2001. 

Figure 4 identifies the States with major beef

processing plants where samples were collected 

by FSIS. These sites represent approximately 97 

percent of the production of beef. Poultry

sampling, which was initiated in April 2000,
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Figure 1. Overview of PDP Management and Operations

Main Objectives

• Provide the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with high-quality data on 

residues in food, particularly foods most consumed by infants and children. The data 

are used for dietary risk assessments and pesticide reregistration under the 

requirements of the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA).

• Address USDA’s FQPA responsibilities.

• Provide data on pesticide residues which may affect good agricultural practices 

relating to integrated pest management objectives.

• Provide data for reregistration of minor use crops.

• Support Foreign Agricultural Service’s international marketing of U.S. commodities.

• Support USDA’s participation on the Codex Alimentarius Commission.

Sample Collection

• Statistically reliable sampling plan

• Data used to make national 

inferences

• Collected near consumer level

• Represents about 50% of U.S. 

population

• Origin of product retained

• Reflect postharvest fungicide 

treatments

USDA Laboratories - 2001

• AMS National Science Laboratory, Gastonia, NC

• APHIS, NMRAL, Gulfport, MS

• GIPSA, Technical Services Division. Kansas City, MO

Laboratory Analysis

• Samples prepared as if for 

consumption

• State-of-the-art instrumentation

• Detection at very low levels

• QA based on EPA Good Laboratory 

Practices

• Verification of detected pesticides

• Multiple residue detection method

• Standard Operating Procedures

Database Management

• Customized query capability

• Electronic transmission of data

• Standardized data summaries

• Data available on Internet

Participating States - 2001

• California • New York

• Colorado • Ohio

• Florida • Texas

• Maryland • Washington

• Michigan • Wisconsin
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concluded in March 2001. Poultry samples were 

taken from 110 sites in 21 States that represent 

96 percent of the production of young chickens. 

AMS works closely with EPA to select the

commodities and the pesticides included in PDP 

testing. Commodities selected are those most 

often consumed by the American public, with

emphasis on those consumed by infants and

children. During 2001, the 21 food commodities 

sampled and analyzed by PDP were apples,

bananas, beef, broccoli, carrots, celery, cherries, 

grapes, green beans, lettuce, mushrooms, nectarines, oranges, peaches, pineapples, potatoes,

poultry, rice, canned sweet corn, canned sweet 

peas, and canned tomato paste. PDP also tested 

finished drinking water for the first time. 

Pesticides screened by PDP include compounds 

for which toxicity data and preliminary estimates 

of dietary exposure indicate the need for more 

extensive residue data. In 2001, PDP also

monitored pesticides for which EPA had modified 

use directions (i.e., reduced application rates or 

frequency) as part of risk mitigation requirements. 

PDP reviews and updates commodities and

pesticides in the program to address EPA data 

needs. 

PDP has an important role in the implementation 

of the 1996 Food Quality Protection Act. This 

law directs the Secretary of Agriculture to collect 

pesticide residue data on commodities highly

consumed by infants and children. PDP data are 

used by EPA to review the safety of existing

tolerances (maximum residue limits). Other

government agencies and industry have used PDP 

data to promote the export of United States

commodities to international markets. 

Figure 2. Participating States and Their Geographical Distribution Areas

Colorado

Washington

Idaho

Wyoming

 

Nevada

California

New 

Mexico

Texas

 

Alaska

Hawaii

Wisconsin

Michigan

Ohio

New York

Vermont

Florida

Massachusetts

Delaware

Maryland

Virginia

New Jersey

Connecticut

Participating States

States Where Produce is Directly 

Marketed from Participating States
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Customized queries of the PDP database were 

requested from various sources to support risk 

assessment and pesticide information priorities. 

For example, PDP has generated customized

datasets and reports for EPA, other Federal and 

State agencies, grower groups, chemical

manufacturers, and universities to provide

residue findings for specific commodity/

compound pairs. Data can be sorted by data 

elements such as sample origin, product type, 

and date of collection.

 

PDP has also provided information to the Codex 

Alimentarius Commission and the World Health 

Organization on extraneous residues in foods 

(i.e., environmental contaminants such as DDT 

and its metabolites), methods of analysis, and the 

PDP Proficiency Evaluation Sample program. 

Fruit and vegetable samples are collected at sites 

as close to the time and point of consumption as 

possible. These sites include terminal markets 

and large chain store distribution centers from

which food commodities are released to

supermarkets and grocery stores. Sampling at 

these locations allows for residue measurements 

that include pesticides applied during crop

production and those applied after harvest (such 

as fungicides and growth regulators) and takes 

into account residue degradation while food

commodities are in storage. Participation as a 

PDP sampling site is voluntary, which sets it 

apart from State and Federal enforcement

programs. In 2001, over 600 sampling sites

granted access and provided information to

sample collectors. This cooperation is important 

to PDP and makes it possible to adjust sampling 

protocols in response to fluctuations in food

distribution and production. 

Because PDP’s main objective is to collect data 

for exposure assessment evaluations, program

operations differ markedly from those followed 

by regulatory monitoring programs for tolerance 

enforcement. PDP samples are collected close to 

the point of consumption and are prepared

emulating consumer practices. Sampling is

based on EPA data needs and does not interfere 

with commodity distribution. Laboratory

operations are designed to achieve the lowest 

detectable levels rather than quick sample turn 

around. Pesticide testing focuses on registered 

uses for the commodities in the PDP program 

rather than screening for all potential illegal

uses. Appendix A identifies the commodities in 

PDP from the beginning of the program in 1991 

through 2002.

II. Sampling Operations

• Background

The goal of the PDP sampling program is to 

obtain a statistically reliable representation of

the United States food supply so that PDP data 

reflect actual pesticide residue exposure from

food. Using a rigorous statistical design, PDP 

has developed extensive procedures to ensure 

that samples are selected randomly from the

National food distribution system and reflect

what is typically available to the consumer. The 

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for PDP 

sampling are available on the internet at www.

ams.usda.gov/science/pdp. 

Fruit, vegetable, and grain samples are collected 

by trained State inspectors at terminal markets 

and large chain store distribution centers. At

these locations, information is usually available 

about the identity and origin of the sample. This 

information is captured for inclusion in PDP

database files.

PDP sample origin data identifies the State

where the commodity was produced or the

importing country. A comparison of PDP

sample origin data to State production data and 

to import data shows that PDP sampling is

representative of the United States food supply. 

PDP sampling operations are adjusted according 

to product availability. The number of food 

samples collected in each participating State is 

determined by State population. For seasonal 

commodities, such as cherries, the number of

samples collected will increase or decrease with 

market availability.
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Beef and poultry samples are collected at

Federally-inspected slaughter facilities by

Federal personnel. The sampling plans for both 

beef and poultry were developed to reflect

National consumption.

PDP drinking water samples were collected in 

two highly populated regions at sites with

different climates and hydrogeological

conditions. PDP testing provides valuable

information about these two regions. However, 

because of the regional characteristics of all

drinking water, PDP sampling does not represent 

National drinking water consumption. 

In 2001, commodities were collected according 

to the following schedule: apples, bananas,

broccoli, carrots, celery, grapes, green beans,

oranges, pineapples, potatoes, and rice were

collected throughout the year; cherries were 

collected from May 21 through August 16;

lettuce, nectarines, and peaches from January

through September; barley, mushrooms, canned 

sweet corn, and canned sweet peas from October 

through December; canned tomato paste samples 

from January through June; poultry samples

from January through March; and beef samples 

from June through December. 

SOPs provide criteria for site selection and

specific instructions for sample selection,

shipping and handling, and chain-of-custody. 

SOPs are updated as needed and serve as a 

technical reference in conducting program

sampling reviews to ensure that program goals 

and objectives are met.

PDP uses Sample Information Forms to document information required for chain-of-custody 

of PDP samples and for information that will be 

included in the PDP database files. Sample

collectors use the forms to record information

such as the (1) State of sample collection, (2) 

collection date, (3) sampling site (four-digit 

code), (4) commodity code, and (5) testing

laboratory code. Information from these five 

data elements is combined to form a unique PDP 

sample identification number for each sample. 

Other available information about each sample 

also is recorded, such as the State or country of 

origin, product variety, production claims such 

as “organic,” any post harvest chemical applications, etc.

Most PDP laboratories concentrate on testing a 

few commodities rather than analyzing all of the 

PDP commodities in their collection region. In 

most cases, all samples of a commodity collected 

for PDP throughout the nation are sent to a 

single laboratory. This arrangement results in 

larger sample sets, increased laboratory

productivity and efficiency, and reduced quality 

control costs. 

• Fresh and Processed Fruit and Vegetables 

Fruit and vegetables, including fresh and 

processed products, comprised about 81 percent 

of all samples collected. In 2001, the fresh

commodities collected for PDP were apples,

bananas, broccoli, carrots, celery, cherries,

grapes, green beans, lettuce, mushrooms,

nectarines, oranges, peaches, pineapples, and

potatoes. The processed commodities collected 

were canned sweet corn, canned sweet peas, and 

canned tomato paste. All fresh fruit and

vegetable samples weigh from three to five

pounds. The weight of samples of canned

commodities can vary but usually range from 

one to three pounds. 

Samples were collected at either terminal

markets or large chain store distribution centers. 

Participating State agencies compile and

maintain lists of sampling sites. For each site, 

States provide AMS and NASS with annual

volume information for commodities distributed 

at each site. This information is used to weight 

the site to determine the probability for sample 

selection. For example, a weight of 10 may be 

given to a site that distributes 100,000 pounds of 

produce annually and a weight of 1 given to a 

site that distributes 10,000 pounds. The

probability-proportionate-to-size method of site 

selection then results in the larger site being 10 

times more likely to be selected for sampling 

than the smaller site. Participating States work 

with NASS to develop their statistical
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procedures for site weighting and selection. 

States are also given the option of having NASS 

perform their quarterly site selection for them. 

The number of sampling sites and the volume of 

produce distributed by the sites vary greatly

between States. Sampling plans that included

sampling dates, sites (primary and alternate),

targeted commodities, and testing laboratories are 

prepared by States on a quarterly basis. 

Collection of commodities is randomly assigned 

to weeks of the month, prior to selecting specific 

sampling dates within a week. Because sampling 

sites were selected for the entire quarter, States 

may assign the sites to particular months based on 

geographic location.

State population figures are used to assign the 

number of fruit and vegetable samples scheduled 

for collection each month. These populationbased numbers are California (14), Colorado (2), 

Florida (7), Maryland (4), Michigan (6), New

York (9), Ohio (6), Texas (8), Washington (4), 

and Wisconsin (2). This schedule results in a 

monthly target of 62 samples per commodity, or 

744 samples of each commodity per year. In

addition to routine collection targets, an adjusted 

sample collection frame-work (weighted

sampling scheme) is used to compensate for the 

seasonality of selected commodities. Under this 

weighted scheme, cherry samples were collected 

to reflect market availability. 

A total of 9,903 fresh and processed fruit and 

vegetable samples were collected and analyzed 

during 2001. Table 1 shows the number of

samples collected per State. Figure 3 shows the 

total number of samples per commodity and the 

percentage of each that were either domestic, 

imported, or of unknown origin. Appendix B

provides a more detailed breakdown of sample 

origin by State or country. Fruit and vegetable 

samples originated from 40 States and 17 foreign 

countries. 

• Barley and Rice

In 2001, PDP collected 689 samples of milled 

rice and 166 samples of regular milled, pearl, pot, 

or scotch barley. Samples were collected from 

routine PDP sampling sites, which include

major distribution centers and terminal markets. 

One-pound samples of barley and rice were 

collected. Analysis was performed by the Grain 

Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards

Administration (GIPSA) Laboratory in Kansas 

City, MO. Results for rice are shown in

Appendix F. Barley sampling began in October 

2001 but analysis was not initiated until January 

2002. Testing results will be included in the 

PDP summary report for 2002.

• Beef and Poultry

In 2001, PDP initiated a testing program for 

beef and continued the poultry testing program. 

Beef and poultry samples are collected by

USDA FSIS personnel in Federally-inspected 

slaughter facilities throughout the United States. 

Samples are shipped to the AMS National

Science Laboratory in Gastonia, NC, for

analysis. Each sample consisted of adipose, 

liver, and muscle tissues. A minimum weight of 

one pound per tissue is required. 

FSIS provided information about the location

and annual production volume of slaughter

facility sites. This data was used by PDP to 

weight each site and determine sampling

volume. Larger producing sites are sampled 

more frequently.

FSIS collected samples from 110 Federallyinspected poultry slaughter facilities in 21 States 

and 62 beef slaughter facilities in 20 States. For 

poultry, 155 adipose tissue, 155 liver tissue, and 

154 muscle tissue samples were collected and 

analyzed. Beef testing included steer, heifer, 

and cow carcasses; 291 adipose tissue, 311 liver 

tissue, and 309 muscle tissue samples. Figure 4 

shows the beef sample collection scheme.

• Drinking Water

The PDP water sampling pilot program was 

initiated at community water systems in New

York and California. These sites were selected 

to reflect two highly populated regions with

divergent climates and hydrogeological
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State AP BN BR CE CH CR GB GR LT MU NE OG PC PN PO

Total

 Fresh

California 162 142 161 166 57 167 159 142 123 41 80 166 117 166 162 2,011

Colorado 24 24 24 24 11 24 24 24 18 6 12 24 18 24 24 305

Florida 84 84 84 84 35 82 81 84 63 21 43 85 67 84 84 1,065

Maryland 48 47 47 47 22 48 43 48 36 12 22 48 30 47 48 593

Michigan 72 72 68 72 26 72 69 72 54 18 36 72 52 71 72 898

New York 108 99 100 108 49 107 107 99 81 27 54 108 87 108 104 1,346

Ohio 71 72 72 72 18 72 67 72 54 18 33 73 36 70 72 872

Texas 95 91 94 95 38 95 91 95 72 23 46 97 70 91 96 1,189

Washington 48 48 47 48 20 48 44 46 36 12 24 48 33 47 48 597

Wisconsin 24 23 23 20 10 24 22 23 17 6 12 24 19 22 23 292

736 702 720 736 286 739 707 705 554 184 362 745 529 730 733 9,168

State CS PS TP

Total 

Processed Total F&V

California 42 42 83 167 2,178

Colorado 6 6 12 24 329

Florida 21 21 42 84 1,149

Maryland 12 12 24 48 641

Michigan 17 18 36 71 969

New York 27 27 53 107 1,453

Ohio 17 17 35 69 941

Texas 22 24 48 94 1,283

Washington 12 12 24 48 645

Wisconsin 5 6 12 23 315

181 185 369 735 9,903

Processed Fruit and Vegetables

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

RI

151

22

77

43

68

107

68

96

39

18

689

Grain Product

Table 1. Samples Collected and Analyzed per Commodity by Each Participating State

AP = Apples GB = Green Beans PN = Pineapples

BN = Bananas GR = Grapes PO = Potatoes

BR = Broccoli LT = Lettuce PS = Sweet Peas (Canned)

CE = Celery MU = Mushrooms RI = Rice

CH = Cherries NE = Nectarines TP = Tomato Paste (Canned)

CR = Carrots OG = Oranges

CS = Sweet Corn (Canned) PC = Peaches

Commodities
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Figure 3. Commodity Origin

A. Fresh Commodities

Apples (736 Samples) Bananas (702 Samples) Broccoli (720 Samples)

Import 100%

Domestic 98.2%

Domestic 94.0%

Import 1.5%

Import 6.0% Unknown 0.3%

Carrots (739 Samples) Celery (736 Samples) Cherries (286 Samples)

Unknown 1.0%

Domestic 95.2%

Import 3.8%

Domestic 91.3% Domestic 100%

Import 8.4%

Unknown 0.3%

Grapes (705 Samples) Green Beans (707 Samples Lettuce (554 Samples)

Unknown 2.8%

Domestic 78.4%

Import 18.8%

Domestic 98.7%

Domestic 53.5%

Import 0.7%

Import 46.2%

Unknown 0.6%

Mushrooms (184 Samples) Nectarines (362 Samples) Oranges (745 Samples)

Unknown 0.3%

Domestic 100%

Import 5.5%

Domestic 85.9% Domestic 94.2%

Import 10.3%

Unknown 3.8%

Unknown 0.3%
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conditions. Sites reflected the diversity of land 

uses within California and New York and included 

major metropolitan areas, agricultural regions, and 

highly protected watersheds. Source waters for 

water systems participating in PDP finished

drinking water sampling were primarily surface 

waters. Samples were collected approximately

twice a month at 10 sites in California and 11 sites 

in New York throughout the year. Samples were 

analyzed at PDP laboratories. 

III. Laboratory Operations

• Overview

Ten laboratories (seven State and three Federal) 

performed analyses for PDP during 2001. These 

laboratories are equipped with instrumentation 

capable of detecting residues at very low levels. 

The laboratory staff receive intensive training and 

must demonstrate analytical proficiency on an

ongoing basis. Program scientists continuously 

test new technologies and develop new techniques 

to improve the levels of detection. Major changes 

in methodology are evaluated and their soundness 

demonstrated and documented in accordance

with PDP SOPs.

• Fresh and Processed Fruit and Vegetables

PDP participating laboratories analyzing fruit and 

vegetables monitored 152 pesticides plus 50

metabolites, degradates, and isomers using

multiresidue methods (MRMs) and 1 pesticide 

by single or selective residue methods (SRMs). 

On arrival at the testing facility, samples are

visually examined for acceptability and discarded 

if determined to be inedible (decayed, extensively 

bruised, or spoiled). Accepted samples are then 

prepared emulating the practices of the average 

consumer to more closely represent actual

exposure to residues. Fresh samples are prepared 

as follows: (1) apples are washed with stems and 

cores removed; (2) bananas and oranges are

peeled; (3) broccoli and celery are washed with 

inedible portions of stem/stalk removed; (4)

carrots are washed with stem cap portions 

removed; (5) cherries, nectarines, and peaches are 

washed, stems and leaves removed, and pitted; 

(6) green beans are washed with stems and leaves 

removed; (7) grapes, lettuce, mushrooms, and

Peaches (529 Samples) Pineapples (730 Samples) Potatoes (733 Samples)

Unknown 0.5%

Domestic 37.4%

Import 62.1%

Domestic 98.2%

Domestic 49.7%

Import 1.6%

Import 50.3%

Unknown 0.1%

B. Processed Commodities

Sweet Corn (181 Samples) Sweet Peas (185 Samples) Tomato Paste (369 Samples

Unknown 0.5%

Domestic 98.9%

Import 0.6%

Domestic 98.6%

Domestic 98.3%

Import 1.7% Unknown 1.4%
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potatoes are washed with inedibles removed; 

and (8) pineapples are washed with tops, cores, 

and shells removed. For processed fruit and 

vegetables, canned and frozen products are

homogenized with their entire contents,

including any liquid present. Tomato paste is 

diluted at the time of extraction.

Laboratories are permitted to refrigerate fresh 

incoming fruit and vegetable samples of the 

same commodity for up to 72 hours to allow 

for different sample arrival times from

collection sites. Frozen and canned 

commodities can be held in storage (freezer or 

shelf) until the entire sample set is ready for 

analysis. 

Samples are homogenized using choppers and/

or blenders and separated into analytical

portions (aliquots) for analysis. If testing 

cannot be performed immediately, the entire

analytical set is frozen at -40°C, or lower,

according to PDP's Quality Assurance/Quality 

Control (QA/QC) requirements. Surplus

aliquots, not used for the initial testing, are

retained frozen in the event that replication of 

analysis or verification testing is required.

For analysis of fruit and vegetables, variations 

and combinations of the FDA Luke I (Section 

302 of PAM I) and Luke II (FDA=s Laboratory 

Information Bulletin 3896) extraction

procedures are used by PDP laboratories in

Figure 4. Beef Sample Collection 

Washington

Utah

Iowa

California

Minnesota

Kansas Missouri

Nebraska

Colorado

Arizona

Wisconsin

N. Carolina

Illinois

Georgia

Texas

S. Carolina

Michigan

9

4

4

2

1

3

Idaho

5

2

1

11

2 4

3

2

1

1

1

3

Pennsylvania

2

Samples collected in 20 states at 62 processing plants.
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Michigan, Ohio, and Texas. California, Florida, 

and Washington use modifications of the MRM 

developed by the California Department of Food 

and Agriculture (CDFA). New York uses a 

method based on the Agriculture and Agri-Food 

Canada solid phase extraction method with

some improvements based on the Luke

procedures. All MRMs were determined,

through method validation procedures, to

produce equivalent data for PDP analytical

purposes. Residues are extracted from samples 

with the use of organic solvents followed by 

various cleanup procedures. An SRM was used 

to determine formetanate and was independently 

validated by the laboratory performing the

analysis. 

Various types of chromatography are used for 

the initial identification and quantitation of

pesticides. All residues initially identified must 

be verified. Verification is accomplished by

various forms of mass spectrometry or alternate 

detection systems, depending on the concentration reported. LODs for various selective 

detectors are generally lower than those

achieved by mass spectrometry. Verification is 

deemed necessary due to the complexity of

commodity matrices and the low concentration 

levels of detected residues. The verification

process provides an extra measure of confidence 

in the identification of both the pesticide residue 

and its concentration. 

• Rice

The USDA Kansas City, MO, GIPSA laboratory 

monitored rice samples for 33 pesticides plus 8 

metabolites and isomers. On arrival at the

testing facility, samples were visually examined 

for acceptability and discarded if spoiled or

otherwise inedible. Rice samples were

refrigerated at 10°C, or lower, until homogenization; they were then ground and analyzed. 

Surplus sample aliquots, not used for the initial 

testing, were retained refrigerated in the event 

that replication of analysis or verification testing 

was required. Extraction of rice samples was 

accomplished using solvent extraction and SPE 

cleanup coupled with mass spectrometry

detection or post-column derivatization, highperformance liquid chromatography detection

systems.

• Poultry and Beef

The USDA AMS National Science Laboratory 

in Gastonia, NC, monitored poultry adipose, 

liver, and muscle tissues for 69 pesticides plus 

28 metabolites, degradates, and isomers and

beef adipose, liver, and muscle tissues for 74 

pesticides plus 31 metabolites, degradates, and 

isomers. On arrival at the testing facility,

samples were visually examined for

acceptability and discarded if warm to the

touch, spoiled, or leaking. Tissues were frozen 

at 0°C, or lower, until homogenization. Tissues 

were ground with dry ice and extracted using 

microwave extraction technology followed by

gel permeation chromatography cleanup. 

Surplus sample aliquots, not used for the initial 

testing, were retained frozen in the event that 

replication of analysis or verification testing

was required. Samples were analyzed using

mass spectrometry detection, selective

detectors, or post-column derivatization, highperformance liquid chromatography detection

systems.

• Drinking Water

The California and New York laboratories

analyzed drinking water for approximately 120 

pesticides plus 50 metabolites and isomers

determined as compounds of interest based on 

consultations with EPA and multiresidue

feasibility. Each sample consisted of three oneliter amber glass bottles collected at the water 

treatment facility. On arrival at the testing

laboratory, samples were visually examined for 

acceptability and discarded if warm to the touch 

or leaking. Samples were refrigerated until time 

of analysis and extracted within 96 hours of

collection. One one-liter bottle was extracted 

for compounds amenable to gas chromatography (GC) analysis and one for compounds 

amenable to liquid chromatography (LC)

analysis. The remaining bottle was held in

reserve or extracted for specialty compounds
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requiring separate extraction/analytical

procedures (e.g., ethane sulfonic acid (ESA) and 

oxanilic acid (OA) analogues of alachlor, 

acetochlor, and metolachlor). Extraction methods 

used were based on methods developed by the U.

S. Geological Survey and were independently

validated by each testing laboratory. Samples 

were analyzed using mass spectrometry detection 

(single and tandem GC and LC technologies), 

selective detectors, or post-column derivatization, high-performance liquid chromatography 

detection systems.

• Quality Assurance Program

The main objectives of the quality assurance/

quality control (QA/QC) program are to ensure 

the reliability of PDP data and the performance 

equivalency of the participating laboratories. 

Direction for PDP's QA program is provided

through SOPs based on EPA's Good Laboratory 

Practices (GLPs). A QA Committee, comprised 

of program Quality Assurance Officers (QAOs), 

is responsible for annually reviewing program

SOPs and addressing QA issues. For day-to-day 

quality assurance oversight, PDP relies on the 

Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) at each

participating facility. As required under EPA

GLPs, the QAU operates independently from the 

laboratory staff. Preliminary QA/QC review

procedures are performed on-site by each

laboratory's QAU. Final review procedures are 

performed by PDP staff who are responsible for 

collating and reviewing data for conformance 

with SOPs. Additionally, PDP staff also monitor 

the participants' performance through

proficiency evaluation samples, QAU quarterly 

internal reviews, and on-site visits. Additional

information on the PDP QA program is provided 

in Appendix C.

IV. Database Management

 

PDP maintains an electronic database which

serves as a central repository for its residue

monitoring data. The central database resides at 

PDP, Monitoring Programs Office in Manassas, 

VA. The data captured and stored in the PDP 

database include product information, residue 

findings, and process control recoveries for

each sample collected and analyzed along with 

QA/QC recoveries for each group or set of

samples. Each calendar year survey is stored in 

a separate database structure, allowing for

easier administration and reporting of data. The 

PDP data life-cycle is depicted in Figure 5.

• Electronic Data Life-Cycle

 

In 1994, PDP implemented the Remote Data 

Entry (RDE) system, which is a customized

software application. RDE provides interactive 

data entry screens to participating State and 

Federal laboratories. The residue monitoring 

data are then electronically transmitted to PDP 

headquarters via modem and standard telephone 

lines. Before the implementation of RDE, all 

data collected from PDP laboratories arrived in 

paper format, requiring an exhausting data entry 

process by PDP headquarters staff.

The RDE data entry screens have extensive

edits and cross-checks built in to ensure that 

valid values are entered for all critical data 

elements. This task is made easier by the

practice of capturing and storing standardized 

codes for all critical alphanumeric data

elements rather than their complete names,

meanings, or descriptions. This coding scheme 

allows for faster and more accurate data entry, 

saves disk storage space, and makes it easy to 

perform ad-hoc queries (data searches) on the 

database. The data entry screens also perform 

edits on numeric fields, dates, and other

character fields to ensure that entries are within 

prescribed boundaries.

Several methods of control are employed by the 

RDE system to protect the security and integrity 

of the data. At the laboratory, the system

includes a check to ensure that a set of data (for 

1 commodity for 1 month) has been reviewed 

and approved for release by a responsible

reviewing officer. This greatly reduces the

chance of receiving incomplete or invalid data. 

After one or more data sets are selected for 

electronic transfer to PDP headquarters, the
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Laboratory Analysis

- 7 States + 3 USDA labs

- Samples prepared for consumption

- Detect residues at low levels

- 7 States + 3 USDA labs

- Samples prepared for consumption

- Detect residues at low levels

Sample Collection

- 10 States + USDA

- Samples taken close to consumer

- Standardized Sample Information Form

- 10 States + USDA

- Samples taken close to consumer

- Standardized Sample Information Form

Data Receipt at HQ

- Customized data entry software

- Import data from other systems

- Electronic data transmission

- Customized data entry software

- Import data from other systems

- Electronic data transmission

Lab Remote Data 

Entry (RDE)

- Stand-alone computer

- Data moved to secure network daily

- Stand-alone computer

- Data moved to secure network daily

Data Receipt at HQ

- Chemists review data on-screen

- Upload data to central database

- Chemists review data on-screen

- Upload data to central database

- Data reconciliation

- Standard & ad-hoc reporting

- Data reconciliation

- Standard & ad-hoc reporting

Data Reporting Year-end 

Review

Figure 5. PDP Data Life Cycle 
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data for those sets are written to separate files 

and those files are encrypted (scrambled) as a 

security measure. Also prior to electronic

transfer, a digital signature file is created to

accompany each of the data files. The digital 

signature file captures a “picture” of the data 

along with a private key code unique to the

participating laboratory. After the digital data 

files are received at PDP headquarters and are 

moved to a secure network drive, the files are 

decrypted (unscrambled). The validation of the 

digital signature attached to the data files ensures 

that the sender is an authorized participating

laboratory and that the data files have not been 

altered or corrupted, intentionally or otherwise. 

At PDP headquarters, the RDE system allows the 

staff chemists to review the data on-screen and 

then to mark the data as ready-for-upload to the 

central PDP database. The upload routine

launched from the RDE system converts and

passes the data to the PDP database. The

database is presently maintained using Microsoft 

Access in a Windows 2000 operating

environment. A reengineered, web-based RDE 

system is expected to become operational in

January 2003. The new RDE system will be a 

centralized system, with all user interface

software and database files residing in

Washington, DC. The laboratory users will

require only a web browser to run the new RDE 

system. At the same time, the central PDP

database will be migrated from Microsoft Access 

to the SQL Server 2000 environment. Access to 

the central PDP database is limited to PDP staff 

personnel only and is controlled through

password protection and user access rights. 

System back-ups are done each night and backup tapes are sent to off-site storage once a week.

• Data Reporting 

The PDP staff receives and responds to requests 

for data from Government agencies and

interested outside parties. Ad-hoc queries and 

custom reports are generated to fill such data 

requests. An electronic library of data queries is 

maintained to generate standardized data

summaries, including the data tables, charts, and 

appendices in this annual summary. Subsets of 

the PDP calendar year databases are made

available for download from the PDP web site. 

The data files on the web site are fixed-length 

text files that contain a portion of the sampling 

data, all of the reported residue findings, and 

reference lists that can be used to interpret the 

standardized codes used in the PDP data. The 

data files can be imported into defined database 

structures and manipulated with the use of most 

database management software packages.

V. Sample Results and Discussion

• Sample Results

 

In 2001, PDP conducted surveys on various

foods including fresh and processed fruits and 

vegetables, rice, beef and poultry tissues, and 

drinking water. Of the 12,264 samples collected 

and analyzed, 9,903 were fruit and vegetable

commodities, 689 were enriched milled rice, 464 

were poultry samples, 911 were beef tissues, and 

297 were drinking water.

Approximately 64 percent of the fruit and

vegetable samples had detectable pesticide

residues. Pesticide residues also were detected 

in 31 percent of the rice samples, 19 percent of 

the beef tissues, and 49 percent of the drinking 

water samples. Approximately 82 percent of all 

samples were domestic and 17 percent were

imports. Less than one percent of the samples 

were of unknown origin. Appendix D includes a 

comparison of residues for selected commodities 

with a significant import component.

Appendix E shows residue findings for fruit and 

vegetables. The results present the minimum 

and maximum concentrations detected, any

tolerance violations, the analytical limits of

detection (LODs), EPA tolerance levels, and,

when applicable, the corresponding Codex

Alimentarius maximum residue limits (MRLs) 

and extraneous maximum residue limits

(EMRLs). Appendices F, G, H, and I provide 

similar information for rice, poultry, beef, and 

drinking water respectively. Table 2 gives an 
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overview of the number of residue detections 

per commodity class.

The PDP data, as well as other monitoring data, 

are used to refine estimates of dietary exposure 

to pesticides. EPA uses all data reported by

PDP, including sample results reported as below 

the LOD. PDP laboratories are required to

establish LODs and report any instrumental

response below the LOD as a non-detect. 

LODs are established experimentally for each

pesticide/commodity pair and are reported with 

each data set. Non-detects can be used in

conjunction with percent crop treated data to

determine what proportion of these values may 

be zeroes. Overall, 44 percent of the samples 

were reported as below the LOD (non-detects) 

and for samples with residues, most detections 

were below established tolerances.

 

• National Estimates

 

PDP data on food commodities can be used to 

compute nearly unbiased estimates of pesticide 

residues in PDP commodities at the national

level. The PDP sampling frame incorporates 

population figures in participating States,

representing approximately 50 percent of the 

Nation’s population. Because there are no

significant differences in residue detections

across these States, it can be inferred that there 

are no significant differences across all States.

National estimates for selected pesticide/

commodity pairs are shown in Appendix J. The 

analysis in this appendix shows that, in most

cases for each pesticide/commodity pair, the

levels of detected residues are a small fraction of 

the tolerance level. A range of values for the 

sample mean (average) residue concentration for 

each pair is provided. The lower value for the 

range is determined by treating a sample without 

detectable residues as if it had a residue

concentration equal to zero. The upper value for

the range is determined by treating such a

sample as if it had a residue concentration equal 

to the LOD. Calculations for the 50th, 75th, and 

90th percentiles for each of the pairs are shown. 

The ratio of the 90th percentile to the tolerance, 

as a normalization factor, is also provided. 

Percent detections and percentiles for fresh

apples, bananas, beef adipose tissue, broccoli, 

carrots, celery, cherries, grapes, green beans,

lettuce, mushrooms, nectarines, oranges, peaches, 

and potatoes were weighted to reflect marketing 

data. No weighting adjustments were made for 

rice and tomato paste because market data were 

not available.

Appendix K displays the estimated distributions 

of twelve representative pesticide/commodity

pairs. These graphs visually demonstrate that the 

overwhelming majority of pesticide testing

results and the respective means (average values) 

are at low concentrations. The range of values, 

the median at the 50th percentile, and the range in 

percentile representing the lower and upper

bound for the sample mean are shown. These 

pesticide/commodity pairs included in Appendix 

K are azinphos methyl/apples, DDE p,p’/beef

adipose, acephate/celery, methamidophos/celery, 

trifluralin/carrots, tebuconazole/cherries, acephate/green beans, methamidophos/green beans, 

captan/grapes, phosmet/nectarines, chlorpropham/potatoes, and atrazine/drinking water. In 

some cases, there is convergence of the upper and 

lower bound into a single line, because the use of 

zero or the LOD for non-detected values becomes 

insignificant. 

• Fresh vs. Processed

 

The 2001 PDP data show that residue profiles for 

fresh products are significantly different than for 

processed products. Various factors may explain 

these differences in residue profiles. Raw

agricultural commodities, if specifically grown

for processing, are likely to receive different pest 

management treatments than fresh market

products. Another factor affecting residue

concentration or reduction may be a direct result 

of processing effects such as heat, time, and

product preparation. A comparison of residues 

for fresh and processed products is shown in

Table 3. Data used for this table are the most 

recent data collected by PDP for the processed 

product and the corresponding fresh product.

Captan was detected in 31 percent of fresh grapes 
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Total 

Samples 

Analyzed

Samples with 

Residues 

Detected

% of Samples 

with Detections

Different 

Residues 

Detected

Total Residue 

Detections

Apples 736 671 91 24 1,584

Bananas 702 317 45 3 334

Broccoli 720 209 29 22 265

Carrots 739 600 81 35 1,270

Celery 736 693 94 35 2,321

Cherries 286 254 89 37 828

Grapes 705 515 73 22 903

Green Beans 707 440 62 29 1,150

Lettuce 554 272 49 29 562

Mushrooms 184 121 66 12 192

Nectarines 362 351 97 25 1,171

Oranges 745 615 83 14 837

Peaches 529 522 99 38 2,318

Pineapples 730 54 7 6 57

Potatoes 733 601 82 18 795

9,168 6,235 68 14,587

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 2 1 1 2

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0 0 0

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 112 30 8 191

735 114 15 193

Number of Samples Analyzed = 9,903

Number of Samples with Residues Detected = 6,349

Percent with Residue Detections = 64.1%

Total Number of Different Residues Detected = 100

Total Number of Residue Detections = 14,780

Rice 689 214 31 8 237

Water, Drinking 297 145 49 17 455

Beef, Adipose 291 173 59 10 218

Beef, Liver 311 0 0 0 0

Beef, Muscle 309 1 <1 1 1

Poultry, Adipose 155 0 0 0 0

Poultry, Liver 155 0 0 0 0

Poultry, Muscle 154 0 0 0 0

1375 174 13 219

Number of Samples Analyzed = 12,264

Number of Samples with Residues Detected = 6,882

Percent with Residue Detections = 56.1%

Total Number of Different Residues Detected = 116

Total Number of Residue Detections = 15,691

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables:

Processed Fruit and Vegetables:

TOTAL FRESH

Meat Tissues:

Water Project:

Processed Grain Product:

TOTAL PROCESSED

TOTAL MEATS

Table 2. Number of Samples and Residues Detected by Commodity

Fruit and Vegetables:

All Commodities:
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Pesticide % of Samples w/ 

Detections

Minimum Value 

Detected, ppm

Maximum Value 

Detected, ppm

% of Samples w/ 

Detections

Minimum Value 

Detected, ppm

Maximum Value 

Detected, ppm

Captan 31.5 0.013 0.90 -- -- --

Carbaryl 5.8 0.017 1.7 40.6 0.003 0.086

Iprodione 19.1 0.020 1.4 0.4 0.052 0.052

Myclobutanil 24.0 0.025 0.24 -- -- --

Omethoate 10.7 0.003 0.13 0.3 0.015 0.015

GRAPES -- Fresh (2001) GRAPE JUICE (1999)

Pesticide % of Samples w/ 

Detections

Minimum Value 

Detected, ppm

Maximum Value 

Detected, ppm

% of Samples w/ 

Detections

Minimum Value 

Detected, ppm

Maximum Value 

Detected, ppm

Acephate 26.2 0.003 2.5 47.7 0.003 0.54

Dimethoate

Omethoate

10.9

10.7

0.002

0.003

0.80

0.13

1.4

0.8

0.003

0.007

0.012

0.008

Endosulfan I

Endosulfan II

Endosulfan sulfate

16.7

11.7

25.5

0.008

0.010

0.012

0.36

0.34

0.62

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

Methamidophos 26.9 0.002 0.49 48.5 0.002 0.21

Vinclozolin 5.4 0.012 0.57 14.2 0.010 0.13

GREEN BEANS — Fresh (2001) GREEN BEANS -- Canned/Frozen (1998)

Pesticide

% of Samples w/ 

Detections

Minimum Value 

Detected, ppm

Maximum Value 

Detected, ppm

% of Samples w/ 

Detections

Minimum Value 

Detected, ppm

Maximum Value 

Detected, ppm

Chlorpyrifos 15.1 0.005 0.094 8.7 0.007 0.007

Endosulfan I

Endosulfan II

Endosulfan sulfate

25.5

35.7

34.6

0.003

0.005

0.005

0.51

0.23

0.13

10.3

20.3

5.1

0.005

0.005

0.005

0.033

0.053

0.005

Methamidophos 20.9 0.002 0.32 0.5 0.012 0.012

Permethrin cis

Permethrin trans

14.9

15.7

0.013

0.008

0.075

0.081

--

--

--

--

--

--

TOMATOES -- Fresh (1999) TOMATO PASTE -- Canned (2001)

Table 3. Selected Residue Comparisons, Fresh vs. Processed
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but no residues were detected in any of the grape 

juice samples. Myclobutanil was reported in

fresh grapes at 24 percent, but was not detected 

in grape juice. In contrast, carbaryl was reported 

in 41 percent of grape juice samples, a much 

higher detection rate than the 6 percent detected 

in fresh grapes. For fresh green beans,

endosulfan I, endosulfan II, and endosulfan

sulfate were detected at 17, 12, and 26 percent of 

the samples respectively, whereas no detections 

were reported in any of the canned or frozen 

green beans tested. Permethrins were detected 

in 15 percent of fresh tomatoes, but were not 

detected in canned tomato paste. Detection rates 

for endosulfans and methamidophos in fresh

tomatoes were also significantly higher than in 

canned tomato paste.

• Postharvest Applications

Pesticides can be applied before and after

harvest depending on the crop and approved 

label use. PDP data captures both pre- and 

postharvest uses because samples are collected 

at points where all pesticide applications have 

already taken place. Pesticides with postharvest 

uses are fungicides and selected herbicides

(plant growth regulators). Detections reported 

by PDP in Appendix E that were most likely

generated by postharvest applications in the raw 

agricultural commodity include residues of the 

fungicides dicloran (nectarines and peaches),

diphenylamine (apples), imazalil (oranges), and 

thiabendazole (apples, bananas, mushrooms, and 

oranges). Chlorpropham, a growth regulator

(sprout inhibitor) used on potatoes in storage, 

accounts for the 76 percent detection rate. 

• Drinking Water Results

Appendix I gives results of PDP testing of

finished drinking water at sites in New York and 

California; additional site information is

presented in the Sampling Operations section of 

this summary. PDP analyzed 297 samples in

2001 using multiresidue methods to test for

more than 150 pesticides and metabolites. PDP 

detected low residue levels in 145 (49 percent) 

of the samples; the detects were primarily of

widely used herbicides. Due to the

complexities associated with water quality

assessments, these data reflect the unique

characteristics of the watersheds from which the 

samples were obtained rather than national

water quality.

PDP testing methods were developed to detect 

residues in water at parts-per-trillion (ppt)

levels and to test for as many pesticides and 

metabolites as possible, including some that are 

unlikely to be present in drinking water because 

of current agricultural or residential use 

patterns. 

Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) or

Health Advisory (HA) levels exist for 35

analytes in the PDP drinking water testing

profiles (Appendix I). Additional information 

regarding EPA drinking water standards can be 

obtained at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/

standard/setting.html. MCLs are set by EPA as 

legally enforceable levels under the Safe

Drinking Water Act. HAs are unenforceable 

EPA estimates of acceptable drinking water

levels. None of the PDP residue detections 

exceeded established MCLs or HAs. 

In some cases MCLs or HAs are established for 

pesticides but corresponding MCLs or HAs

have not been set for metabolites of these

pesticides. For example, the MCL for atrazine 

is 3,000 ppt and the HA is 200,000 ppt. PDP 

detected atrazine in 121 samples at levels

ranging from 12.5-140 ppt. PDP also tested for 

two atrazine metabolites and found levels

ranging from 16.3-220 ppt in approximately 45 

percent of samples. There are no established 

MCLs or HAs for the metabolites.

 

• Environmental Contaminants

DDT, DDD, and DDE

A total of 9,900 fruit and vegetable, 689 rice, 

155 poultry, 291 beef, and 288 drinking water 

samples were screened for DDE p,p’, a

metabolite of DDT. Other DDT metabolites 

tested include DDE o,p’, DDD o,p’, and DDD
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p,p’. Use of DDT has been prohibited in the 

United States since 1972. However, due to the 

environmental persistence, residues of the DDE 

p,p’ metabolite were detected in 4.4 percent of 

the 11,323 samples tested. Residues of DDE 

p,p’ were found primarily in carrots (35 percent), 

lettuce (6 percent), potatoes (6 percent), and beef 

adipose (50.5 percent) samples. No residues of 

DDT or its metabolites were detected in any rice, 

poultry, or drinking water samples. Three

broccoli samples had residues of DDE p,p’ for 

which no established tolerance or action level

exists. All other detections of DDT metabolites 

were below the established action levels. 

 

OTHER EXTRANEOUS PESTICIDES

In 1974, all aldrin and dieldrin uses were

canceled in the United States. In 1978, all

heptachlor uses were canceled. And, in 1986, 

chlordane uses, except termiticide uses, were

canceled. However, residues of dieldrin,

heptachlor epoxide (metabolite of heptachlor),

and chlordane were detected in broccoli, carrots, 

and potatoes. Dieldrin was found in 1.2 percent 

of carrot samples and less than one percent of 

potato and broccoli samples. (Because dieldrin 

is a metabolite of aldrin, dieldrin residues can

indicate persistence of either dieldrin itself or of 

aldrin.) Heptachlor epoxide (a metabolite of

heptachlor) was detected in less than one percent 

of carrot samples. Chlordane was also detected 

in carrots. The cis isomer of chlordane was

detected in 1.9 percent and the trans isomer in 

2.2 percent of carrot samples (Appendix E). All 

detections were below the established action

levels.

 

• Single/Selective Residue Analyses

FORMETANATE

A total of 1,307 samples (537 apples, 319

nectarines, and 451 oranges) were tested for

formetanate. Formetanate residues were detected

in 16.9 percent of the nectarines and 0.2 percent 

of the apples. There were no detections in

oranges. All detections were at levels well

below the established tolerances.

• Multiple Residue Detections

PDP provides data that can be used by EPA in 

evaluating the incidence of multiple residue

detections. The data are very useful in 

assessments which consider cumulative exposure 

to pesticides determined by EPA to have

common mechanisms of toxicity. 

The distribution of multiple residues in the PDP 

database is given in Appendix L. These data

indicate that more than one residue was detected 

in 32 percent of all samples tested. Most multiple 

residue detections result from application of

more than one pesticide on a crop during a 

growing season. However, other factors

contribute to the number of multiple residue

detections – degradation of a pesticide so that the 

parent and one or more metabolites are detected, 

spray drift, transfer through crop rotation, cross

contamination at packing facilities, or persistent 

environmental residues. 

A parent compound and its metabolites are

reported in PDP as separate detections. For

example, a single application of the pesticide 

endosulfan may result in residues of the parent 

compound endosulfan I and metabolites endosulfan II and endosulfan sulfate. Thus, three

residue detections could result from use of a 

single pesticide. 

In most cases, results shown in Appendix L are 

for residues detected in samples analyzed by

PDP as composites of 3-5 pounds, depending on 

the commodity. Therefore, the number of

residues reported does not necessarily reflect the 

number of residues per individual sample or per 

single serving of a commodity.

No correlation exists between the incidence of 

multiple residues and tolerance violations.

• Import vs. Domestic Residue Comparisons

The data generated by PDP reflect pesticide 

residues in foods available to the United States 

consumer, including both domestic and imported 

products. Many commodities are almost entirely 

of domestic origin with only a minor import
Pesticide Data Program — Annual Summary, Calendar Year 2001

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component. However, some commodities, such as 

grapes, peaches, and pineapples, are domestic

during warm weather months and imported during 

winter months. Appendix D shows a comparison 

of selected residues detected in fresh green beans 

grown in the United States and Mexico, and

residues detected in grapes and peaches grown in 

the United States and Chile. The data indicate 

that, for green beans, 73 percent of Mexican

product had residues compared to 64 percent of 

United States samples. Mexican green beans

were found to contain residues of acephate and 

methamidophos at 2 and 7 percent respectively 

compared to 31 percent for both compounds in 

the United States product. Conversely, Mexican 

green beans were found to contain residues of

endosulfan I, endosulfan II, and endosulfan

sulfate at 32, 14, and 59 percent, respectively, 

compared with 15, 12, and 19 percent detected in 

the United States product. 

For grapes, 92 percent of Chilean samples had 

residues, compared to 58 percent of United States 

samples. The percent of Chilean grapes containing residues of captan, dimethoate, iprodione, and 

omethoate was higher than those for grapes 

grown in the United States. The detection rate for 

myclobutanil was higher for the United States

grown product.

For peaches, 98 percent of Chilean product had 

residues, compared to 95 percent of United States 

samples. The percent of Chilean peaches containing residues of azinphos methyl, chlorpyrifos,

esfenvalerate, fenvalerate, and iprodione was

higher than those for peaches grown in the United 

States. Detection rates for dicloran, fludioxonil, 

and phosmet were higher for the United States 

grown product. The detection rate for carbaryl 

was about the same for the Chilean and United 

States products.

• Tolerance Violations 

A tolerance is defined under Section 408 of the 

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as the 

maximum quantity of a pesticide residue 

allowable on a raw agricultural commodity and is 

applicable to processed foods. EPA is in the

process of reassessing tolerances to ensure that 

they meet the standards required by the Food 

Quality Protection Act (FQPA). Under FQPA, 

the safety standard for a pesticide tolerance is 

defined as "a reasonable certainty that no harm 

will result from aggregate exposure to the

chemical residue, including all anticipated

dietary exposures for which there is reliable

information."

A tolerance violation occurs when a residue is 

found that exceeds the tolerance level or when a 

residue is found for which there is no

established tolerance. With the exception of 

meat, poultry, and egg products, for which

USDA is responsible, FDA is responsible for 

enforcement of tolerances for all imported

foods and domestic foods moved through

interstate commerce. States are responsible at 

the local level. When agencies with

enforcement authority collect samples for

tolerance enforcement purposes, they must

adhere to a quick turnaround time and chain-ofcustody protocols which allow them to detain 

the sampled lot until test results are available. 

PDP is not an enforcement program.

Consequently, PDP emphasizes detection of

residues at the lowest detectable levels rather 

than quick turn-around time. Also, PDP

samples are collected to avoid interference with 

commodity distribution. When PDP identifies 

samples with residues exceeding the tolerance 

or with residues for which there is no

established tolerance, these detections are

reported to FDA regional and headquarters

offices. This notification is made in accordance 

with a Memorandum of Understanding between 

USDA and FDA for the purpose of pinpointing 

areas where closer surveillance may be needed. 

FDA enforcement action has not been a

practical response to PDP analysis because of 

the time required from sample collection to data

reporting. 

Residues exceeding the established tolerance

are noted with an “X” in Appendices E, F, G, 

H, and I. Similarly, residues for which a

tolerance is not established are noted with a 

“V.” The “X” and “V” annotations are
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followed by a number indicating the number of 

samples reported to FDA. 

An established tolerance may apply to more than 

one residue because pesticides may breakdown 

into more than one metabolite or contain more 

than one isomer. For example, the tolerance for 

endosulfan combines residues of endosulfan I, 

endosulfan II, and endosulfan sulfate;

organophosphate tolerances may combine the

parent compound and the sulfone and sulfoxide 

metabolites. Therefore, where applicable (i.e., if 

residues of metabolites were detected in the same 

sample), PDP combined residues of parent and 

metabolites of endosulfan, ethion, fenamiphos, 

and quintozene and isomers of lambda

cyhalothrin and iprodione to count the total

number of samples with tolerance violations.

Residues exceeding the tolerance were detected 

in 0.1 percent of the 12,264 samples tested in 

2001 (14 samples with 1 residue each). Residues 

with no established tolerance were found in 1.7 

percent of the samples (192 samples with 1

residue, 18 samples with 2 residues each, and 2 

samples with 3 residues each). In most cases, 

these residues were detected at very low levels 

and may be due to spray drift or crop rotations. 

These residue findings are listed in Appendix M.

• Synopsis

In 2001, a total of 9,903 fresh and processed fruit 

and vegetable samples, 689 rice samples, 911 

beef samples, 464 poultry samples, and 297

drinking water samples were analyzed for

various pesticides including insecticides,

herbicides, and fungicides. Multiple residue

methods were used to detect various

organochlorines, organophosphates, organosulfurs, organonitrogens, N-methyl carbamates, 

pyrethroids, triazines, and conazoles/triazoles. 

A single residue method was used to detect

formetanate residues in apples, nectarines, and 

oranges. 

Approximately 82 percent of all samples tested 

were domestic, 17 percent were imported, and 

less than one percent was of unknown origin. 

Of all samples tested, 0.1 percent were reported 

as containing residues exceeding the tolerance 

and 1.7 percent as without tolerances listed in 40 

CFR, Part 180.

Overall, 44 percent of all samples had no

detectable residues, 24 percent contained one 

residue, and 32 percent contained more than one 

residue. Most of the residues were detected in 

fruit and vegetable commodities. 

Environmental contaminants were detected

mainly in carrots and beef adipose tissue. 

Postharvest applications contributed significantly to the number of residues detected in 

apples, bananas, nectarines, oranges, peaches, 

and potatoes. Overall, levels of residues 

detected were below tolerances.

For more information on PDP, contact the

Monitoring Programs Office (703) 330-2300, 

facsimile: (703) 369-0678, electronic mail:

amsmpo.data@usda.gov.
Appendix A

Commodity History

 Appendix A identifies commodities sampled by the Pesticide Data Program

through December 2002. Updates to this list are posted on the PDP web site at 

http://www.ams.usda.gov/science/pdp. 
Fresh Commodities

Commodity Start Date End Date

Apples 1 Sep-91 Dec-96

Apples (S-1) Jan-99 Dec-99

Apples (S-2) Jan-99 May-99

Apples Oct-00 Sep-02

Asparagus Jan-02

Bananas Sep-91 Sep-95

Bananas Jan-01 Dec-02

Broccoli Oct-92 Dec-94

Broccoli Jan-01 Dec-02

Cantaloupe Jul-98 Jun-00

Carrots 1 Oct-92 Sep-96

Carrots Oct-00 Sep-02

Celery Feb-92 Mar-94

Celery Jan-01 Dec-02

Cherries 2 May-00 Aug-01

Cucumbers Jan-99 Dec-00

Cucumbers Oct-02

Grapefruit Aug-91 Dec-93

Grapes 1 May-91 Dec-96

Grapes Jan-00 Dec-01

Green Beans Feb-92 Dec-95

Green Beans Jan-00 Dec-01

Lettuce May-91 Dec-94

Lettuce Oct-99 Sep-01

Milk 1

Jan-96 Oct-98

Mushrooms Oct-01

Nectarines 3

Jul-00 Sep-01

Onions Jan-02

Oranges 1 Aug-91 Dec-96

Oranges Jan-00 Dec-01

Peaches Feb-92 Sep-96

COMMODITY HISTORY

Appendix A. Page 1 of 4 
Commodity Start Date End Date

Peaches (S-3) Jan-00 Sep-00

Peaches Jan-01 Sep-02

Pears Jan-97 Jun-99

Pears (S-1) Jul-98 Jun-99

Pineapples Jul-00 Jun-02

Potatoes May-91 Dec-95

Potatoes (S-4) Dec-96 Dec-97

Potatoes Jul-00 Jun-02

Spinach 1

Jan-95 Sep-97

Spinach Jul-02

Strawberries 4

Jan-98 Sep-00

Sweet Bell Peppers Jan-99 Dec-00

Sweet Bell Peppers Oct-02

Sweet Potatoes 1

Jan-96 Jun-98

Tomatoes 1

Jul-96 Jun-99

Winter Squash Jan-97 Jun-99

1

 Excludes sampling hiatus September - November 1996

2

 Sampling adjusted for market availability. Cherries were sampled for two years 

 (May-00 - Aug-01) for a total of six months.

3

 Sampling adjusted for market availability. Nectarines were sampled for two years 

 (Jul-00 - Sep-01) for a total of six months.

4

 Frozen collected when fresh unavailable

(S-1) Special single serving project testing for organophosphates.

(S-2) Special single serving project testing for carbamates.

(S-3) Special single serving project testing for carbamate, organochlorine, organophosphate, 

 organonitrogen, and sulfur compounds.

(S-4) Special single serving project testing for aldicarb.

Appendix A. Page 2 of 4 
Processed Commodities

Commodity Start Date End Date

Apple Juice 1Jul-96 Dec-98

Apple Juice Jan-02 Dec-02

Apple Sauce Jul-02 Dec-02

Corn Syrup 2Jan-98 Jun-99

Grape Juice Jan-98 Dec-99

Green Beans, Canned/Frozen 1Jan-96 Jun-98

Orange Juice Jan-97 Dec-98

Peaches, Canned Dec-96 Dec-97

Peanut Butter Jan-00 Dec-00

Pear Juice, Concentrate/Puree Jul-02

Pears, Canned Jul-99 Jun-00

Peas, Canned/Frozen Apr-94 Jun-96

Peas, Canned/Frozen3 Oct-01

Spinach, Canned Oct-97 Dec-98

Spinach, Frozen Jan-99 Dec-99

Strawberries, Frozen 4Jan-98 Sep-00

Sweet Corn, Canned/Frozen Apr-94 Mar-96

Sweet Corn, Canned/Frozen 3 Oct-01

Tomato Paste, Canned Jan-01 Jun-01

Tomatoes, Canned Jul-99 Jun-00

Winter Squash, Frozen Apr-97 Jun-99

Grains

Commodity Start Date End Date

Barley Oct-01

Oats Jul-99 Apr-00

Rice Oct-00 Sep-02

Soybeans Dec-96 Feb-98

Wheat Feb-95 Jan-98

1 Excludes sampling hiatus September - November 1996

2 Excludes sampling hiatus January 1999

3 Canned samples collected in first year and frozen samples 

in second year of testing.

4 Frozen collected when fresh unavailable

Appendix A. Page 3 of 4
Drinking Water

States Start Date End Date

California, New York Mar-01

Colorado, Kansas, Texas Jan-02

Meat / Poultry Products

Commodity Type Start Date End Date

Poultry Young Chickens Apr-00 Mar-01

Beef Cows, Heifers, Steers Jun-01 Jul-02

Appendix A. Page 4 of 4
Appendix B

Sample Origin by State or Country

(Determined by Grower, Packer, or Distributor)

Appendix B gives the number of fruit and vegetable and rice samples per State or 

country of origin and the number of samples of unknown origin. Where available, origin of 

fresh commodities is taken from the grower or packer information. For processed

commodities, origin is determined primarily by packer or distributor.

As shown in Appendix B, fruit and vegetable samples originated from 40 States and 17

foreign countries. There were 213 domestic and 29 imported samples from unknown origins.

Beef, poultry, and drinking water samples are excluded from Appendix B. Figure 4 

shows the State of origin for beef samples. Origins for poultry and drinking water samples are 

described in Section II – Sampling Operations.
Part 1. Domestic Samples

Grain No. of % of 

States = 40 AP BN BR CE CH CR GB GR LT MU NE OG PC PN PO CS PS TP RI Domestic Total

Arizona 9 15 2 5 2 1 1 35 0.3

Arkansas 1 5 69 75 0.7

California 60 619 621 44 522 100 335 499 57 323 584 176 86 130 59 60 237 90 4602 43.448

Colorado 2 3 9 7 8 1 1 43 2 76 0.7

Delaware 5 5 <0.1

Florida 2 1 11 1 124 11 3 8 5 71 143 23 5 3 5 20 436 4.2

Georgia 8 47 21 1 1 1 79 0.7

Hawaii 33 33 0.3

Idaho 11 2 9 2 140 3 5 3 7 182 1.7

Illinois 1 2 1 10 1 5 13 9 21 55 118 1.1

Indiana 1 1 2 <0.1

Kansas 1 1 <0.1

Kentucky 3 4 7 0.1

Maine 16 13 3 1 2 35 0.3

Maryland 1 3 2 1 2 1 3 2 4 3 22 0.2

Massachusetts 1 1 2 4 <0.1

Michigan 27 23 29 16 5 1 4 2 17 13 11 20 34 202 1.9

Minnesota 15 1 9 18 19 39 6 107 1

Mississippi 1 1 <0.1

Missouri 2 2 <0.1

Montana 2 2 <0.1

Nebraska 1 2 3 <0.1

Nevada 10 10 0.1

New Jersey 4 2 8 15 1 1 1 14 46 0.4

New York 52 2 6 4 26 1 5 1 2 1 32 23 22 14 41 232 2.2

North Carolina 3 7 1 1 4 16 0.2

North Dakota 6 6 <0.1

Ohio 10 1 2 1 1 25 2 4 2 1 2 23 2 1 7 21 105 1

Oklahoma 4 9 7 1 8 2 4 4 6 11 56 0.5

Oregon 7 21 1 2 2 36 9 4 4 4 90 0.9

Pennsylvania 4 52 5 7 8 2 78 0.7

South Carolina 1 1 13 15 0.1

Tennessee 12 12 0.1

Texas 16 28 25 37 21 5 9 8 34 1 4 64 12 10 21 275 570 5.4

Utah 1 1 1 3 <0.1

Vermont 1 1 <0.1

Virginia 7 1 3 1 2 5 19 0.2

Washington 459 9 4 200 21 10 1 7 4 18 1 9 92 1 4 1 10 851 8

West Virginia 1 1 11 2 15 0.1

Wisconsin 2 6 2 1 5 4 1 2 1 1 22 2 4 1 54 0.5

Unknown State 6 8 6 5 10 117 6 1 5 4 6 9 5 9 3 3 10 213 2

No. of Domestics 692 707 701 286 675 554 377 547 158 362 702 263 273 720 178 183 364 679 8,421

% of Total 94 98 95 100 91 78 53 99 86 100 94 50 37 98 98 99 99 99 79.5

APPENDIX B. SAMPLE ORIGIN BY STATE OR COUNTRY *

(Determined by Grower, Packer, or Distributor)

Fresh F&V Processed F&V

Appendix B. Page 1 of 2
Part 2. Imported Samples

Grain No. of % of 

Countries = 17 AP BN BR CE CH CR GB GR LT MU NE OG PC PN PO CS PS TP RI Imports Total

Argentina 3 3 6 0.1

Australia 16 16 0.2

Canada 5 5 3 51 1 3 19 11 3 1 102 1

Chile 23 1 280 265 569 5.4

Colombia 94 94 0.9

Costa Rica 170 354 524 4.9

Ecuador 195 31 226 2.1

Guatemala 138 1 139 1.3

Honduras 60 23 83 0.8

India 1 1 <0.1

Mexico 10 5 25 10 131 35 1 6 1 43 267 2.5

New Zealand 13 13 0.1

Nicaragua 5 5 <0.1

Panama 5 5 <0.1

Peru 1 1 2 <0.1

South Africa 7 19 26 0.2

Thailand 3 3 <0.1

Unknown Country 23 1 1 2 1 1 29 0.1

No. of Imports 44 702 11 28 62 133 326 4 19 41 266 453 12 3 1 5 2,110

% of Total 6 100 2 4 8 19 46 1 10 6 50 62 2 2 1 1 19.9

Part 3. Unknown Origin

Grain No. of % of 

AP BN BR CE CH CR GB GR LT MU NE OG PC PN PO CS PS TP RI Unknown Total

Unknown Origin 2 7 2 20 2 3 7 2 4 1 1 5 5 61

% of Total 0.3 1 0.3 3 0.3 0.5 4 0.3 1 0.1 1 1 1 0.6

GRAND TOTALS 736 702 720 736 286 739 707 705 554 184 362 745 529 726 733 181 185 369 689 10,592

COMMODITIES

AP = Apples GB = Green Beans PN = Pineapples

BN = Bananas GR = Grapes PO = Potatoes

BR = Broccoli LT = Lettuce PS = Sweet Peas, canned

CE = Celery MU = Mushrooms RI = Rice

CH = Cherries NE = Nectarines TP = Tomato Paste, canned

CR = Carrots OG = Oranges

CS = Sweet Corn, canned PC = Peaches

* = Excludes poultry, beef, and water samples. 

Fresh F&V Processed F&V

Fresh F&V Processed F&V

Appendix B. Page 2 of 2
Appendix C

Quality Assurance Program Elements

PDP=s Quality Assurance (QA) program covers all aspects of data gathering, from 

sample collection to data reporting. QA protocols for sampling are designed to protect 

sample integrity from the time of collection to the time of delivery at the testing facilities. QA 

protocols for testing comprise all laboratory operations from the time of sample receipt to the 

time data are reported to PDP=s central database. PDP laboratories guarantee reported 

results by adherence to strict QA requirements. As described in this appendix, the QA 

program has five elements: 1) Standard Operating Procedures; 2) On-site Reviews; 3) 

Proficiency Check Samples; 4) Quality Control Procedures; and 5) Method Performance and 

Verification Procedures.
Appendix C. Page 1 of 2

APPENDIX C. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM ELEMENTS

1. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - Written SOPs are in place to provide uniform

administrative, sampling, and laboratory procedures. SOPs are revised annually to accommodate 

changes in the program. Before submission, data are reviewed by each Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) for 

completeness and adherence to PDP requirements.

2. On-site Reviews - On-site reviews are performed to determine compliance with PDP SOPs. 

Improvements in sampling, chain-of-custody, recordkeeping, laboratory, and electronic data transmission 

procedures are made as a result of on-site reviews.

3. Proficiency Check Samples - All facilities are required to participate in PDP's Check Sample program. 

 Check samples are issued to laboratories performing analysis with multiresidue methods and/or 

single/selective residue methods. Periodically, one to three prepared commodities, containing pesticide(s) 

of known quantities, are sent to the participating laboratories and tested under the same conditions as 

routine samples. The resulting data are used to determine performance equivalency among the testing 

laboratories, and to evaluate individual laboratory performance. During 2001, PDP laboratories received 

6 proficiency sample sets consisting of 18 fruit and vegetable samples for multiresidue screening, 2 sets 

consisting of 9 fruit and vegetable samples for single/selective residue screening, 1 beef multiresidue set

consisting of 4 samples, 1 rice multiresidue set consisting of 3 samples, and 2 drinking water multiresidue 

sets consisting of 4 samples. For fruit and vegetable multiresidue screening, a total of 48 samples 

covering 6 commodities were fortified with 57 compounds, with 9 repeated once, 3 repeated twice, 1 

repeated 3 times, 2 repeated 4 times, and 1 repeated 5 times, at levels generally 1-10 times the limit of 

quantitation (LOQ). Results yield an overall mean recovery of 98 percent with a percent coefficient of 

variation (%C.V.) of 26 percent. Five incurred residues were present in these sets in four commodities at 

levels ranging from 0.002 – 0.25 ppm.

4. Quality Control Procedures - PDP operating procedures for quality control (QC) are intended to 

assess method and analyst performance during sample preparation, clean-up, extraction, and, where 

applicable, derivatization. To maximize sample output and decrease the QC/sample ratio, samples are 

analyzed in analytical sets, not to exceed 20 samples per set, which include the sample set and the 

following components.

a. Reagent Blank: For analysis of fruit and vegetables and poultry, beef, and rice, an amount of 

distilled water, equivalent to the natural moisture content of the commodity, is run through the 

entire analytical process to determine glassware cleanliness and system integrity.

b. Matrix Blank: A previously analyzed sample of the same commodity, which contains either very 

low concentrations of known residues or no detectable residues, is divided into two portions. The 

first portion is used to give background information on naturally occurring chemicals, and the 

second is used to prepare a matrix spike.

c. Matrix Spike(s): Prior to extraction, a portion(s) of matrix blank is spiked with marker pesticides 

to determine the accuracy of the analyst and instrument performance. Marker pesticides are 

compounds selected from different pesticide classes (organochlorines, organophosphates, 

pyrethroids, carbamates), which have physical and chemical characteristics similar to those in the 

class they represent. The use of marker pesticides to monitor recoveries is a modification of 

PDP=s previous requirements that called for spiking with all pesticides. Because of the large 

number of pesticides in the program, spiking with all compounds required multiple spike mixtures 

to avert coelution problems, which, in turn, resulted in lengthy run times. During 2001, PDP 

laboratories quantitated a total of 23,478 matrix spikes, with an overall mean recovery of 92
Appendix C. Page 2 of 2

percent, overall standard deviation of 32 percent, and overall %C.V. of 34 percent.

d. Process Control Spike: A compound of physical and chemical characteristics, similar to those 

of the pesticides being tested, is used to evaluate the analytical process on a sample-by-sample 

basis. Each of the analytical set components, except the reagent and matrix blanks, is spiked with 

process controls. During 2001, PDP laboratories quantitated a total of 53,066 process controls 

on 12,264 samples, with an overall mean recovery of 96 percent, overall standard deviation of 19

percent, and overall %C.V. of 20 percent. Of these process controls, 317 (0.6 percent) were 

rerun due to initial failure to meet PDP recovery criteria. These rerun values are not included in 

these statistics for illustrative purposes; however, reported data are those obtained from sample 

reanalysis.

5. Method Performance and Verification Procedures - Laboratories are required to determine and verify 

the limits of detection (LODs) and LOQs for each pesticide/commodity pair. LODs depend on matrix, 

analyte, and detector used, and range from 0.005 to 0.85 ppm for fruit and vegetables and rice, from 0.2 to 

41.6 parts per billion (ppb) for poultry and beef, and from 1.5 parts per trillion (ppt) to 100 ppb for drinking 

water. (Information on specific LODs and LOQs is available upon request.) Verification by mass 

spectrometry or a suitable alternate detection system, is required for all initial determinations. Verified 

residue amounts above LOD and below LOQ are reported as below quantifiable level and assigned values 

at 2 LOQ at the request of EPA for use in dietary risk assessment. If a detected residue exceeds the 

established tolerance, the sample is reanalyzed from the frozen homogenate, along with the appropriate 

blanks and a spike of the residue at the suspected level. 
Appendix D

Import vs. Domestic Pesticide Residue Comparisons

PDP was designed to provide a comprehensive statistical picture of pesticide residues 

in the U.S. food supply, representing all sources including imports. Most commodities 

consumed are generally produced in the United States with import components that vary by 

commodity. However, several commodities tested over the past several years were cyclical; 

that is, part of the year the commodity was produced domestically and part of the year it was 

imported. 

Appendix D compares residue data reported for samples originating in the United States 

with those of the same commodity from major exporting countries. Residue data for green 

beans from the United States are compared with data for samples originating in Mexico for 

2000 and 2001. Residue data for domestic grapes and peaches are compared with data for 

samples originating in Chile for 2000 and 2001. Only residues detected in more than 10 

percent of all samples are included in each comparison. All pesticides detected were 

registered in the United States. However, the profiles of residue findings were markedly 

different in the United States samples versus samples from these exporting countries. The 

National differences in residue findings were due to the pesticides used to sustain crop 

protection based on the environment, climate, and growing conditions. 
Origin Year

# of 

Samples 

Analyzed

# of Samples 

w/ Detections

% of Samples 

w/ Detections

# of Residues 

Detected

United States 2000 583 396 68 1052

2001 554 330 60 910

2000-2001 1137 726 64 1,962

Mexico 2000 112 80 71 160

2001 131 97 74 207

2000-2001 243 177 73 367

NOTE: The Limits of Detection (LODs) for pesticide detections in green beans are listed in Appendix E.

Pesticide Origin

# of Samples 

Analyzed

# of Samples 

w/ Detections

% of Samples 

w/ Detections

Acephate United States 1,137 357 31

Mexico 243 4 2

Endosulfan I United States 1,137 174 15

Mexico 243 77 32

Endosulfan II United States 1,137 137 12

Mexico 243 33 14

Endosulfan sulfate United States 1,137 220 19

Mexico 243 143 59

Methamidophos United States 1,137 353 31

Mexico 243 17 7

2000-2001 Distribution of Residues for Green Beans

United States Samples vs. Samples Originating in Mexico

2000-2001 Distribution of Residues for Green Bean Samples

Originating in Mexico vs. United States

(Only Pesticides with Residue Detections in at least 10 Percent of all Samples)

Appendix D. Page 1 of 3
Origin Year

# of 

Samples 

Analyzed

# of Samples 

w/ Detections

% of Samples 

w/ Detections

# of Residues 

Detected

United States 2000 395 220 56 313

2001 377 225 60 304

2000-2001 772 445 58 617

Chile 2000 291 263 90 654

2001 280 260 93 544

2000-2001 571 523 92 1,198

NOTE: The Limits of Detection (LODs) for pesticide detections in grapes are listed in Appendix E.

Pesticide Origin

# of Samples 

Analyzed

# of Samples 

w/ Detections

% of Samples 

w/ Detections

Captan United States 772 11 1

Chile 571 410 72

Dimethoate United States 772 6 1

Chile 571 130 23

Omethoate United States 772 4 1

Chile 571 157 27

Iprodione United States 772 110 14

Chile 571 223 39

Myclobutanil United States 772 267 35

Chile 571 28 5

2000-2001 Distribution of Residues for Grapes

United States Samples vs. Samples Originating in Chile

2000-2001 Distribution of Residues for Grape Samples

Originating in Chile vs. United States

(Only Pesticides with Residue Detections in at least 10 Percent of all Samples)

Appendix D. Page 2 of 3
Origin Commodity Year

# of 

Samples 

Analyzed

# of Samples 

w/ Detections

% of Samples 

w/ Detections

# of Residues 

Detected

United States 2000 273 249 91 787

2001 263 259 98 1031

2000-2001 536 508 95 1,818

Chile 2000 260 252 97 1067

2001 265 262 99 1284

2000-2001 525 514 98 2,351

NOTE: The Limits of Detection (LODs) for pesticide detections in peaches are listed in Appendix E.

Pesticide Origin

# of Samples 

Analyzed

# of Samples 

w/ Detections

% of Samples 

w/ Detections

Azinphos methyl United States 536 80 15

Chile 525 412 78

Carbaryl United States 536 96 18

Chile 525 118 22

Chlorpyrifos United States 536 75 14

Chile 525 272 52

Dicloran United States 536 149 28

Chile 525 3 1

Esfenvalerate United States 536 34 6

Chile 525 74 14

Fenvalerate United States 536 31 6

Chile 525 102 19

Fludioxonil United States 263 93 35

Chile 265 0 0

Iprodione United States 536 248 46

Chile 525 437 83

Iprodione met. isomer United States 526 133 25

Chile 525 282 54

Phosmet United States 536 343 64

Chile 525 186 35

(Only Pesticides with Residue Detections in at least 10 Percent of all Samples)

2000-2001 Distribution of Residues for Peaches

United States Samples vs. Samples Originating in Chile

2000-2001 Distribution of Residues for Peach Samples

Originating in Chile vs. United States

Appendix D. Page 3 of 3
Appendix E

Distribution of Residues by Pesticide 

in Fruit and Vegetables

Appendix E shows residue detections for all fruit and vegetable pesticide/commodity 

pairs tested, including range of values detected, range of Limits of Detection (LODs), and 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Codex Maximum Residue Limit/Extraneous 

Maximum Residue Limit (MRL/EMRL) tolerance references for each pair. 

In 2001, 9,903 fruit and vegetable samples were analyzed, of which 9,168 were fresh 

product and 735 were processed product (canned).

PDP reports tolerance violations to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as part of 

an interagency Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Department of Agriculture 

and FDA. Residues reported to FDA are shown in the “Pesticide/Commodity” column to the 

right of the commodity and are annotated as “X” (if the residue exceeded the established 

tolerance) or “V” (if the residue did not have a tolerance listed in the Code of Federal 

Regulations (CFR), Title 40, Part 180). In both cases, these annotations are followed by a 

number indicating the number of samples reported to FDA. 

Codex MRLs in commodities represent toxicological pesticide residue levels, based 

on Acceptable Daily Intakes (ADIs) permitted by the Joint (Food and Agriculture/World Health 

Organization-FAO/WHO) Meeting on Pesticide Residues (JMPR). The JMPR is an

independently appointed panel of expert scientists. Similarly, EMRLs represent acceptable 

levels of persistent pesticides in the environment which are no longer registered for use in 

agriculture.

MRLs/EMRLs used in this appendix are values of pesticides and their metabolites, for 

the commodities either individually or part of a commodity group, as they appear in the Codex 

Alimentarius (Codex Alimentarius Commission, Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards

Programme, Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues, Thirty-second Session, The Hague, 

The Netherlands, 1-8 May 2000, Residues of Pesticides in Foods and Animal Feeds, Food 

and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/World Health Organization, Agenda Item 6, 

CX PR 00/5, April 2000; and Codex Alimentarius Commission, Joint FAO/WHO Food 

Standards Programme, Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues, Thirty-third Session, The 

Hague, The Netherlands, 2-7 April 2001, Consideration of Draft and Proposed Draft 

Maximum Residue Limits in Foods and Animal Feeds at Steps 7 and 4, Food and 

Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/World Health Organization, Agenda Item 6, CX 

PR 01/9, March 2001). 
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Acephate (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.006 ^ 0.02 -

Bananas 702 0 0.002 - 0.006 0.02 -

Broccoli 190 0 0.002 ^ 0.02 2

Carrots 739 1 0.1 0.006 ^ 0.0018 - 0.002 0.02 -

Celery 736 377 51.2 0.002 - 1.3 0.0015 - 0.002 10.0 -

Cherries (V-1) 286 1 0.3 0.21 ^ 0.002 ^ NT -

Green Beans 707 185 26.2 0.002 - 2.5 0.0015 - 0.002 3 -

Lettuce 554 54 9.7 0.003 - 0.24 0.002 - 0.005 10 5

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0018 - 0.002 0.02 -

Nectarines 100 0 0.002 ^ 0.02 -

Oranges 214 0 0.002 ^ 0.02 -

Peaches 529 0 0.0018 - 0.002 0.02 -

Pineapples 213 0 0.002 ^ 0.02 -

Potatoes 733 0 0.002 - 0.005 0.02 0.5

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.002 - 0.005 0.02 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.002 - 0.0045 0.02 -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.0075 ^ 0.02 -

TOTAL 7,358 618

Alachlor (herbicide)

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.010 - 0.016 0.05 -

Apples 736 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.012 - 0.020 NT -

Broccoli 190 0 0.012 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.0018 - 0.012 NT -

Celery 213 0 0.012 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.002 - 0.012 NT -

Green Beans 202 0 0.012 ^ NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.012 - 0.020 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.012 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.012 ^ 0.3 0.2

Peaches 529 0 0.0018 - 0.006 NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.012 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.012 - 0.020 1 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.012 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.012 ^ NT -

TOTAL 5,700 0

Aldicarb sulfone (insecticide) (metabolite of Aldicarb) 

Apples 736 0 0.022 ^ NT -

Bananas 685 0 0.021 - 0.022 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.021 ^ NT -

Carrots 724 0 0.0018 - 0.021 NT -

Celery 235 0 0.004 - 0.021 NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.002 - 0.021 NT -

Green Beans 686 0 0.004 - 0.021 NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.021 - 0.075 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.021 ^ NT -

Oranges 745 0 0.003 - 0.021 0.3 0.2

Peaches 414 0 0.0018 - 0.006 NT -

Pineapples 195 0 0.021 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 9 1.2 0.035 - 0.11 0.021 - 0.075 1 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.021 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 18 0 0.021 ^ NT -

TOTAL 6,373 9

Aldicarb sulfoxide (metabolite of Aldicarb)

Apples 736 0 0.017 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.017 - 0.027 NT -

APPENDIX E. DISTRIBUTION OF RESIDUES BY PESTICIDE IN FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

Appendix E. Page 1 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Broccoli 208 0 0.027 ^ NT -

Carrots 724 0 0.0018 - 0.027 NT -

Celery 694 0 0.004 - 0.027 NT -

Cherries 271 0 0.002 - 0.027 NT -

Grapes (V-1) 310 1 0.3 0.025 ^ 0.015 ^ NT 0.2

Green Beans 223 0 0.004 - 0.027 NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.027 - 0.0375 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.027 ^ NT -

Oranges 745 4 0.5 0.005 - 0.017 0.003 - 0.027 0.3 0.2

Peaches 526 0 0.0018 - 0.006 NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.027 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 12 1.6 0.045 - 0.43 0.027 - 0.0375 1 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.027 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.027 ^ NT -

TOTAL 6,847 17

Aldrin (insecticide) (parent of Dieldrin)

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.0015 ^ 0.03 AL 0.05

TOTAL 131 0

Allethrin (insecticide)

Sweet Peas, Canned 66 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.050 ^ NT -

TOTAL 435 0

Ametryn (herbicide)

Bananas 702 0 0.010 - 0.025 0.25 -

Broccoli 208 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Carrots 215 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Celery 213 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Cherries 79 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Green Beans 202 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Lettuce 159 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 53 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Pineapples 730 0 0.010 ^ 0.25 -

Potatoes 210 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.010 ^ NT -

TOTAL 3,193 0

Anilazine (fungicide)

Apples 101 0 0.018 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.011 ^ NT -

TOTAL 232 0

Atrazine (herbicide)

Apples 736 0 0.025 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.010 - 0.025 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.0019 - 0.010 NT -

Celery 179 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.0019 - 0.010 NT -

Green Beans 202 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Lettuce (V-1) 554 1 0.2 0.017 ^ 0.010 - 0.024 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0019 - 0.010 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0019 - 0.002 NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.010 - 0.024 NT -

Appendix E. Page 2 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.010 - 0.024 0.25 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0075 - 0.010 NT -

TOTAL 5,945 1

Azinphos methyl (insecticide)

Apples 736 266 36.1 0.018 - 0.28 0.011 ^ 1.5 2

Bananas 702 0 0.008 - 0.011 NT 1

Broccoli 720 0 0.006 - 0.008 2.0 1

Carrots (V-1) 739 1 0.1 0.005 ^ 0.003 - 0.008 NT 0.5

Celery 736 11 1.5 0.010 - 0.069 0.006 - 0.008 2.0 0.5

Cherries 286 150 52.4 0.005 - 0.17 0.003 - 0.008 2.0 2

Grapes 705 1 0.1 0.022 ^ 0.013 ^ 4.0 1

Green Beans 707 0 0.006 - 0.008 2.0 0.5

Lettuce 554 0 0.008 - 0.012 NT 0.5

Mushrooms 184 0 0.003 - 0.008 NT 0.5

Nectarines 359 23 6.4 0.012 - 0.12 0.007 - 0.008 2.0 2

Oranges 745 0 0.007 - 0.008 2.0 1

Peaches 529 272 51.4 0.005 - 0.56 0.003 ^ 2.0 2

Pineapples 213 0 0.008 ^ NT 1

Potatoes 733 0 0.008 - 0.012 0.2 0.05

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.008 ^ NT 0.5

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.008 - 0.011 NT 0.5

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.012 ^ 2.0 -

TOTAL 9,256 724

Azoxystrobin (fungicide)

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 12 3.3 0.025 - 0.27 0.025 ^ 0.6 -

TOTAL 369 12

Bifenthrin (insecticide)

Bananas 172 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Broccoli 720 0 0.008 - 0.010 NT -

Carrots 707 0 0.0029 - 0.010 NT -

Celery 195 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.0029 - 0.010 NT -

Green Beans 202 1 0.5 0.017 ^ 0.010 ^ 0.05 -

Lettuce 141 0 0.010 ^ 3.0 -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0029 - 0.010 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Oranges 179 0 0.010 ^ 0.05 0.05

Peaches 529 0 0.0029 - 0.003 NT -

Pineapples 177 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Potatoes 192 0 0.010 ^ 0.05 0.05

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.010 - 0.016 0.05 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.010 - 0.0113 0.05 -

TOTAL 4,150 1

Bromacil (herbicide)

Bananas 126 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Broccoli 172 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Carrots 197 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Celery 161 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Cherries 79 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Green Beans 202 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Lettuce 141 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 53 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.015 ^ 0.1 -

Pineapples 730 0 0.015 - 0.029 0.1 -

Potatoes 174 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.015 ^ NT -

TOTAL 2,457 0

Appendix E. Page 3 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Buprofezin (insecticide)

Sweet Peas, Canned 66 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 347 0 0.020 ^ 1.0 -

TOTAL 413 0

Butylate (herbicide)

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.010 - 0.016 0.1 -

TOTAL 181 0

Cadusafos (insecticide)

Bananas 684 0 0.005 - 0.025 0.01 0.01

TOTAL 684 0

Captafol (fungicide) (parent of THPI)

Bananas 189 0 0.018 ^ NT -

Broccoli 190 0 0.018 ^ NT -

Carrots 215 0 0.018 ^ NT -

Celery 213 0 0.018 ^ NT -

Cherries 79 0 0.018 ^ NT -

Green Beans 202 0 0.018 ^ NT -

Lettuce 159 0 0.018 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 53 0 0.018 ^ NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.018 ^ NT -

Oranges 745 0 0.006 - 0.018 NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.018 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.017 - 0.018 0.5 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.018 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.015 - 0.018 NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.015 ^ 15.0 -

TOTAL 3,699 0

Captan (fungicide) (parent of THPI)

Apples 736 103 14 0.020 - 2.2 0.012 ^ 25.0 25

Bananas 702 0 0.012 ^ NT -

Broccoli 720 0 0.006 - 0.012 2 -

Carrots 739 0 0.012 - 0.064 2 -

Celery 670 3 0.4 0.020 - 0.070 0.012 - 0.016 50 -

Cherries 286 4 1.4 0.032 - 1.6 0.012 - 0.0192 100 -

Grapes 705 222 31.5 0.013 - 0.9 0.008 ^ 50.0 -

Green Beans 202 2 1 0.020 ^ 0.012 ^ 25 -

Lettuce 554 0 0.012 ^ 100 -

Mushrooms 169 0 0.012 - 0.0192 NT -

Nectarines 359 6 1.7 0.007 - 0.065 0.004 - 0.012 50.0 -

Oranges 214 0 0.012 ^ NT -

Peaches 513 44 8.6 0.032 - 4.9 0.019 - 0.0192 50.0 15

Pineapples 213 0 0.012 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.012 ^ 25.0 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.012 ^ 2 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.012 ^ 2 -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.0075 ^ 25.0 -

TOTAL 8,119 384

Carbaryl (insecticide)

Apples 736 26 3.5 0.035 - 0.48 0.021 ^ 10 5

Bananas 702 0 0.008 - 0.021 10 5

Broccoli 720 0 0.008 - 0.010 10 -

Carrots 739 0 0.001 - 0.008 10 2

Celery 736 7 1 0.007 - 0.13 0.0015 - 0.008 10.0 -

Cherries 286 158 55.2 0.002 - 0.72 0.001 - 0.008 10 10

Grapes 705 41 5.8 0.017 - 1.7 0.010 ^ 10 5

Green Beans 707 24 3.4 0.007 - 0.87 0.004 - 0.008 10 5

Lettuce 554 0 0.008 ^ 10 10

Nectarines 359 33 9.2 0.005 - 1.5 0.003 - 0.008 10 10

Appendix E. Page 4 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Oranges 745 27 3.6 0.005 - 0.057 0.003 - 0.008 10 7

Peaches 529 131 24.8 0.002 - 0.84 0.001 - 0.004 10 10

Pineapples 730 7 1 0.013 - 0.060 0.008 - 0.010 2.0 -

Potatoes 733 0 0.008 ^ 0.2 0.2

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.008 ^ 5 1

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.008 ^ 10 -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 2 0.5 0.018 - 0.043 0.011 ^ 10.0 -

TOTAL 9,585 456

Carbofuran (insecticide) (parent of 3-Hydroxycarbofuran)

Apples 736 0 0.031 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.013 - 0.031 0.1 0.1

Broccoli 208 0 0.013 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.0018 - 0.013 NT 0.5

Celery 235 0 0.003 - 0.013 NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.002 - 0.013 NT -

Grapes 705 0 0.015 ^ 0.2 -

Green Beans 707 0 0.003 - 0.013 NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.008 - 0.013 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.013 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.013 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0018 - 0.006 NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.013 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.008 - 0.013 1 0.1

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.008 - 0.013 0.2 0.1

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.013 ^ NT -

6,896 0

Carbophenothion (insecticide)

Carrots 524 0 0.001 - 0.0012 NT -

Cherries 207 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0012 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 - 0.0012 NT -

TOTAL 1,391 0

Carboxin (fungicide)

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.008 - 0.016 0.2 -

TOTAL 181 0

Chlordane cis (insecticide) (isomer of Chlordane)

Carrots 524 10 1.9 0.001 - 0.004 0.001 ^ 0.1 AL 0.02

Cherries 207 0 0.001 ^ 0.1 AL 0.02

Mushrooms 131 0 0.001 ^ NT 0.02

Oranges 531 0 0.001 ^ 0.1 AL 0.02

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ 0.1 AL 0.02

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.010 ^ 0.1 AL 0.02

TOTAL 2,053 10

Chlordane trans (insecticide) (isomer of Chlordane)

Carrots 511 11 2.2 0.001 - 0.005 0.001 ^ 0.1 AL 0.02

Cherries 207 0 0.001 ^ 0.1 AL 0.02

Oranges 531 0 0.001 - 0.004 0.1 AL 0.02

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ 0.1 AL 0.02

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.010 ^ 0.1 AL-

TOTAL 1,909 11

Chlorethoxyfos (insecticide)

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.010 - 0.016 0.01 -

TOTAL 181 0

Appendix E. Page 5 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Chlorfenvinphos beta (insecticide)

Carrots 524 0 0.001 - 0.0011 NT 0.4

Cherries 207 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0011 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 - 0.0011 NT -

TOTAL 1,391 0

Chlorothalonil (fungicide)

Apples 736 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 1 0.1 0.022 ^ 0.004 - 0.005 0.5 0.2

Broccoli 720 5 0.7 0.003 - 0.028 0.002 - 0.005 5 5

Carrots 215 1 0.5 0.008 ^ 0.005 ^ 1 1

Celery 341 160 46.9 0.004 - 4.4 0.0026 - 0.020 15 10

Cherries 79 0 0.005 ^ 0.5 0.5

Green Beans 202 20 9.9 0.008 - 0.36 0.005 ^ 5 5

Lettuce (V-1) 554 1 0.2 0.022 ^ 0.005 - 0.007 NT -

Mushrooms 53 2 3.8 0.008 ^ 0.005 ^ 1.0 -

Nectarines 359 0 0.001 - 0.005 0.5 -

Oranges 214 0 0.005 ^ NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.005 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.005 - 0.007 0.1 0.2

Sweet Corn, Canned 97 0 0.005 - 0.007 1 0.01

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0023 - 0.005 NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.0045 ^ 5.0 -

TOTAL 5,772 190

Chlorpropham (herbicide, growth regulator)

Apples 736 0 0.025 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.010 - 0.025 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Carrots 215 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Celery 702 0 0.010 - 0.020 NT -

Cherries 79 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Green Beans 707 0 0.010 - 0.020 NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.010 - 0.017 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0058 - 0.010 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Peaches (V-1) 1 1 100 0.010 ^ 0.006 ^ NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 555 75.7 0.017 - 17 0.010 - 0.017 50 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.010 - 0.011 NT -

TOTAL 5,587 556

Chlorpyrifos (insecticide)

Apples 736 58 7.9 0.007 - 0.31 0.004 ^ 1.5 1

Bananas 702 0 0.004 ^ 0.01 -

Broccoli 720 17 2.4 0.007 - 0.18 0.004 ^ 1.0 -

Carrots 739 12 1.6 0.002 - 0.1 0.0012 - 0.004 0.1 0.5

Celery 736 10 1.4 0.003 - 0.027 0.002 - 0.004 0.1 0.05

Cherries 286 4 1.4 0.002 ^ 0.0012 - 0.004 1 -

Grapes 705 44 6.2 0.015 - 0.33 0.009 ^ 0.5 1

Green Beans 707 6 0.8 0.003 ^ 0.002 - 0.004 0.1 0.2

Lettuce 554 7 1.3 0.007 - 0.084 0.004 ^ 1.0 0.1

Mushrooms 184 1 0.5 0.007 ^ 0.0012 - 0.004 0.1 0.05

Nectarines 359 8 2.2 0.003 - 0.066 0.002 - 0.007 0.1 -

Oranges 745 12 1.6 0.003 - 0.007 0.002 - 0.004 1.0 1

Peaches (X-3) 529 179 33.8 0.002 - 0.15 0.001 - 0.0012 0.05 -

Pineapples 213 0 0.004 ^ 0.1 -

Potatoes 733 0 0.004 ^ 0.1 0.05

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.004 ^ 0.1 -

Appendix E. Page 6 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0038 - 0.004 0.05 -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 32 8.7 0.007 ^ 0.0045 - 0.015 0.5 -

TOTAL 9,383 390

Clomazone (herbicide)

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.008 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.008 - 0.015 0.05 -

TOTAL 239 0

Coumaphos (insecticide)

Carrots 524 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Cherries 207 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 131 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ NT -

TOTAL 1,391 0

Coumaphos oxygen analog (metobolite of Coumaphos)

Carrots 524 0 0.0036 - 0.004 NT -

Cherries 207 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0036 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0036 - 0.004 NT -

TOTAL 1,391 0

Cyanazine (herbicide)

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.035 ^ 0.05 -

TOTAL 54 0

Cyfluthrin (insecticide)

Bananas 702 0 0.050 - 0.060 0.05 -

Broccoli 208 0 0.060 ^ 0.05 -

Carrots 739 0 0.0247 - 0.0824 0.20 -

Celery 213 0 0.060 ^ 0.05 -

Cherries 286 0 0.0247 - 0.0832 0.05 -

Green Beans 202 0 0.060 ^ 0.05 -

Lettuce 159 0 0.060 ^ 0.05 -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0247 - 0.060 0.05 -

Nectarines 100 0 0.060 ^ 0.05 -

Oranges 745 0 0.039 - 0.060 0.2 -

Peaches 529 0 0.0247 - 0.025 0.05 -

Pineapples 213 0 0.060 ^ 0.05 -

Potatoes 733 0 0.030 - 0.060 0.05 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.030 - 0.060 0.05 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.023 - 0.060 0.05 -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.045 ^ 0.5 -

TOTAL 5,748 0

Cypermethrin (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.045 ^ NT 2

Bananas 513 0 0.045 ^ NT -

Broccoli 720 0 0.016 - 0.035 2 1

Carrots 577 0 0.023 - 0.035 NT 0.05

Celery 36 0 0.035 ^ NT -

Cherries 207 0 0.023 ^ NT 1

Green Beans 72 0 0.035 ^ NT 0.5

Lettuce 36 1 2.8 0.058 ^ 0.035 ^ 10.0 2

Mushrooms 166 0 0.035 - 0.0768 NT 0.05

Oranges 54 0 0.035 ^ NT 2

Peaches 529 0 0.023 ^ NT 2

Pineapples 16 0 0.035 ^ NT -

Potatoes 36 0 0.035 ^ NT 0.05

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.035 ^ NT 0.05

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.023 ^ NT 0.05

TOTAL 3,883 1

Appendix E. Page 7 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Cyprodinil (fungicide)

Apples 736 0 0.025 ^ 0.1 -

TOTAL 736 0

Cyromazine (insect growth regulator)

Mushrooms 11 11 100 0.11 - 0.24 0.0658 ^ 1.0 5

TOTAL 11 11

DCPA (herbicide)

Apples 736 0 0.005 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.005 - 0.006 NT -

Broccoli 720 155 21.5 0.003 - 0.063 0.002 - 0.006 5 -

Carrots (V-1) 739 1 0.1 0.001 ^ 0.001 - 0.006 NT -

Celery 213 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Cherries (V-2) 286 2 0.7 0.004 ^ 0.001 - 0.006 NT -

Green Beans 202 0 0.006 ^ 2 -

Lettuce 554 59 10.6 0.010 - 0.1 0.006 - 0.007 2 -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.001 - 0.006 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.006 - 0.007 2 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.006 - 0.007 0.05 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0023 - 0.006 NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.003 ^ 1.0 -

TOTAL 6,860 217

DDD o,p' (metabolite of DDT)

Carrots 524 7 1.3 0.002 - 0.007 0.001 ^ 3 AL 0.2

Cherries 207 0 0.001 ^ 0.2 AL-

Mushrooms 131 0 0.001 ^ 0.5 AL-

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ 0.2 AL-

TOTAL 1,391 7

DDD p,p' (metabolite of DDT)

Apples 736 0 0.006 ^ 0.1 AL-

Bananas 702 0 0.006 - 0.008 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.008 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 17 2.3 0.002 ^ 0.001 - 0.008 3 AL 0.2

Celery 213 0 0.008 ^ 0.5 AL-

Cherries 286 0 0.001 - 0.008 0.2 AL-

Green Beans 202 0 0.008 ^ 0.2 AL-

Lettuce 159 0 0.008 ^ 0.5 AL-

Mushrooms 184 0 0.001 - 0.008 0.5 AL-

Nectarines 100 0 0.008 ^ 0.2 AL-

Oranges 745 0 0.001 - 0.008 0.1 AL-

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ 0.2 AL-

Pineapples 213 0 0.008 ^ 0.2 AL-

Potatoes 210 0 0.008 ^ 1 AL-

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.008 ^ 0.1 AL-

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0045 - 0.008 0.2 AL-

TOTAL 5,465 17

DDE p,p' (metabolite of DDT)

Apples 736 0 0.003 ^ 0.1 AL-

Bananas 702 0 0.003 - 0.007 NT -

Broccoli (V-3) 720 3 0.4 0.007 ^ 0.004 - 0.007 NT -

Carrots 739 259 35 0.003 - 0.21 0.0019 - 0.007 3 AL 0.2

Celery 736 10 1.4 0.010 - 0.012 0.006 - 0.007 0.5 AL-

Cherries 286 0 0.0019 - 0.007 0.2 AL-

Appendix E. Page 8 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Grapes 705 0 0.006 ^ 0.05 AL-

Green Beans 707 4 0.6 0.010 - 0.012 0.006 - 0.007 0.2 AL-

Lettuce 554 33 6 0.008 - 0.024 0.007 ^ 0.5 AL-

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0019 - 0.007 0.5 AL-

Nectarines 359 0 0.001 - 0.007 0.2 AL-

Oranges 745 0 0.001 - 0.007 0.1 AL-

Peaches 529 0 0.0019 - 0.002 0.2 AL-

Pineapples 730 0 0.006 - 0.007 0.2 AL-

Potatoes 733 44 6 0.012 - 0.025 0.007 ^ 1 AL-

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.007 ^ 0.1 AL-

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0045 - 0.007 0.2 AL-

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.006 - 0.020 0.5 AL-

TOTAL 9,900 353

DDT o,p' (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.005 ^ 0.1 AL-

Bananas 513 0 0.005 ^ NT -

Carrots 524 28 5.3 0.002 - 0.013 0.001 ^ 3 AL 0.2

Cherries 207 0 0.001 ^ 0.2 AL-

Mushrooms 131 0 0.001 ^ 0.5 AL-

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ 0.2 AL-

TOTAL 2,640 28

DDT p,p' (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.005 ^ 0.1 AL-

Bananas 702 0 0.005 - 0.008 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.008 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 35 4.7 0.003 - 0.021 0.0019 - 0.032 3 AL 0.2

Celery 213 0 0.008 ^ 0.5 AL-

Cherries 286 0 0.0019 - 0.008 0.2 AL-

Green Beans 202 0 0.008 ^ 0.2 AL-

Lettuce 159 1 0.6 0.013 ^ 0.008 ^ 0.5 AL-

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0019 - 0.008 0.5 AL-

Nectarines 100 0 0.008 ^ 0.2 AL-

Oranges 745 0 0.003 - 0.008 0.1 AL-

Peaches 529 0 0.0019 - 0.002 0.2 AL-

Pineapples 213 0 0.008 ^ 0.2 AL-

Potatoes 210 0 0.008 ^ 1 AL-

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.008 ^ 0.1 AL-

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0045 - 0.008 0.2 AL-

TOTAL 5,465 36

DEF-Tribufos (herbicide)

Carrots 524 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Cherries 207 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 131 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ NT -

TOTAL 1,391 0

Deltamethrin (insecticide)

Carrots 524 0 0.019 - 0.064 0.05 0.01

Cherries 190 0 0.0192 ^ 0.05 0.05

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0192 ^ 0.05 0.01

Peaches 529 0 0.019 - 0.0192 0.05 0.05

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.011 ^ 0.05 0.1

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.075 ^ 1.0 -

TOTAL 1,874 0

Appendix E. Page 9 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Demeton-S sulfone (insecticide) (metabolite of Demeton-S)

Carrots 524 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Cherries 207 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.003 ^ NT -

TOTAL 1,260 0

Desmedipham (herbicide)

Carrots 509 0 0.0879 - 0.18 NT -

Cherries 190 0 0.088 ^ NT -

Peaches 511 0 0.0879 - 0.44 NT -

TOTAL 1,210 0

Diazinon (insecticide)

Apples 736 7 1 0.008 - 0.079 0.005 ^ 0.5 2

Bananas 702 0 0.002 - 0.005 0.1 -

Broccoli 720 1 0.1 0.007 ^ 0.002 - 0.004 0.7 0.5

Carrots 739 19 2.6 0.003 - 0.077 0.0018 - 0.002 0.75 0.5

Celery 736 25 3.4 0.002 - 0.021 0.001 - 0.002 0.7 -

Cherries 286 4 1.4 0.003 - 0.006 0.002 ^ 0.75 1

Grapes 705 1 0.1 0.049 ^ 0.011 ^ 0.75 -

Green Beans 707 3 0.4 0.004 - 0.21 0.001 - 0.002 0.5 0.2

Lettuce 554 37 6.7 0.003 - 0.11 0.002 - 0.007 0.7 0.5

Mushrooms 184 44 23.9 0.003 - 0.097 0.0018 - 0.002 0.75 -

Nectarines 359 4 1.1 0.003 - 0.010 0.002 ^ 0.5 -

Oranges 745 0 0.002 ^ 0.7 -

Peaches 529 56 10.6 0.003 - 0.092 0.0018 - 0.002 0.7 0.2

Pineapples 730 0 0.002 - 0.011 0.5 0.1

Potatoes 733 0 0.002 - 0.007 0.1 0.01

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.002 - 0.007 0.7 0.02

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.002 - 0.0045 NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.0045 ^ 0.75 -

TOTAL 9,900 201

Diazinon oxygen analog (metabolite of Diazinon)

Apples 736 0 0.025 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.003 - 0.025 NT -

Broccoli 720 0 0.003 - 0.005 NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.0015 - 0.003 NT -

Celery 736 0 0.002 - 0.003 NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.002 - 0.003 NT -

Grapes 705 0 0.018 ^ NT -

Green Beans 707 0 0.002 - 0.003 NT -

Lettuce 159 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0015 - 0.003 NT -

Nectarines 359 0 0.003 - 0.005 NT -

Oranges 745 0 0.003 - 0.005 NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT -

Pineapples 730 0 0.003 - 0.018 NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.003 - 0.016 NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.003 - 0.016 NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.001 - 0.003 NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.003 ^ NT -

TOTAL 9,505 0

Dichlobenil (herbicide)

Apples 736 0 0.025 ^ 0.5 -

Carrots 510 0 0.013 - 0.0132 NT -

Cherries 158 0 0.0132 ^ 0.15 -

Mushrooms 117 0 0.0132 ^ NT -

Peaches 512 0 0.013 - 0.0132 0.15 -

TOTAL 2,033 0

Appendix E. Page 10 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Dichlorvos-DDVP (insecticide) (also a metabolite of Naled)

Apples 736 0 0.013 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.002 - 0.013 NT -

Broccoli 155 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT -

Celery 736 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Grapes 705 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Green Beans 707 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.002 - 0.003 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT 0.5

Nectarines 100 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Oranges 745 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Peaches 512 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.002 - 0.003 NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.002 - 0.003 NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.006 ^ 0.5 -

TOTAL 8,542 0

Dicloran (fungicide)

Apples 736 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.003 - 0.008 NT -

Broccoli (V-1) 136 1 0.7 0.013 ^ 0.008 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.0019 - 0.008 10 10

Celery 736 376 51.1 0.013 - 3.1 0.0079 - 0.008 15 -

Cherries 286 0 0.0019 - 0.008 20 -

Grapes 705 22 3.1 0.007 - 0.64 0.004 ^ 10 10

Green Beans 707 20 2.8 0.013 - 3.5 0.0079 - 0.008 20 -

Lettuce 554 2 0.4 0.030 - 0.031 0.008 - 0.010 10 10

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0019 - 0.008 NT -

Nectarines 359 67 18.7 0.003 - 0.81 0.002 - 0.008 20 -

Oranges 214 0 0.008 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 68 12.9 0.003 - 2.3 0.0019 - 0.002 20 15

Pineapples 213 0 0.008 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 14 1.9 0.013 - 0.24 0.008 - 0.010 0.25 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.008 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0038 - 0.008 NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.006 ^ 5.0 -

TOTAL 8,141 570

Dicofol o,p' (insecticide)

Carrots (V-1) 524 1 0.2 0.009 ^ 0.0026 - 0.003 NT -

Celery 523 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Cherries 207 1 0.5 0.005 ^ 0.0029 ^ 5 5

Green Beans 461 0 0.015 ^ 5 2

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0029 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 35 6.6 0.004 - 0.23 0.0026 - 0.003 10 5

TOTAL 2,375 37

Dicofol p,p' (isomer of Dicofol o,p')

Apples 736 8 1.1 0.047 - 0.41 0.028 ^ 5 -

Bananas 685 0 0.010 - 0.028 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Carrots (V-1) 739 1 0.1 0.005 ^ 0.0029 - 0.010 NT -

Celery 736 0 0.010 - 0.015 NT -

Cherries 286 2 0.7 0.014 - 0.023 0.0029 - 0.010 5 5

Grapes 705 9 1.3 0.017 - 1.2 0.010 ^ 5 5

Green Beans 707 0 0.010 - 0.015 5 2

Lettuce 554 0 0.010 - 0.018 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0029 - 0.010 NT -

Nectarines 359 29 8.1 0.017 - 0.57 0.010 - 0.013 10

Appendix E. Page 11 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Oranges 745 5 0.7 0.017 ^ 0.010 - 0.013 10 5

Peaches 529 48 9.1 0.005 - 1.3 0.0029 - 0.003 10 5

Pineapples 195 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.010 - 0.018 NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.010 - 0.015 NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.030 ^ 5.0 -

TOTAL 8,709 102

Dieldrin (insecticide) (also a metabolite of Aldrin)

Apples 736 0 0.002 ^ 0.03 AL 0.05

Bananas 702 0 0.002 - 0.006 0.02 AL-

Broccoli 720 2 0.3 0.002 ^ 0.001 - 0.006 0.03 AL-

Carrots 739 9 1.2 0.008 ^ 0.0048 - 0.006 0.1 AL 0.1

Celery 736 0 0.006 - 0.008 0.03 AL-

Cherries 286 0 0.0048 - 0.006 0.3 AL 0.05

Green Beans 707 0 0.006 - 0.016 0.05 AL 0.05

Lettuce 554 0 0.006 - 0.018 0.03 AL 0.05

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0048 - 0.006 NT 0.1

Nectarines 100 0 0.006 ^ 0.3 AL-

Oranges 214 0 0.006 ^ 0.02 AL 0.05

Peaches 529 0 0.0048 - 0.005 0.02 AL-

Pineapples 730 0 0.005 - 0.006 0.03 AL-

Potatoes 733 3 0.4 0.010 - 0.030 0.006 - 0.018 0.1 AL 0.1

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.006 - 0.018 0.02 AL 0.1

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.006 ^ 0.03 AL 0.05

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.010 ^ 0.05 AL-

TOTAL 8,274 14

Difenoconazole (fungicide)

Sweet Corn, Canned 127 0 0.072 ^ 0.1 -

TOTAL 127 0

Diflubenzuron (insecticide)

Mushrooms 131 1 0.8 0.055 ^ 0.0067 ^ 0.2 -

TOTAL 131 1

Dimethenamid (herbicide)

Sweet Corn, Canned 127 0 0.016 ^ 0.01 -

TOTAL 127 0

Dimethoate (insecticide) (parent of Omethoate)

Apples 736 8 1.1 0.008 - 0.55 0.005 ^ 2 1

Bananas 702 0 0.002 - 0.005 NT 1

Broccoli 720 20 2.8 0.003 - 0.055 0.002 - 0.006 2 -

Carrots 739 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT 1

Celery 736 44 6 0.002 - 0.14 0.001 - 0.002 2 1

Cherries 286 7 2.4 0.002 - 0.14 0.001 - 0.002 2 2

Grapes 705 61 8.7 0.015 - 0.35 0.009 ^ 1 1

Green Beans 707 77 10.9 0.002 - 0.8 0.001 - 0.002 2 -

Lettuce (X-1) 554 25 4.5 0.003 - 5.0 0.002 - 0.007 2 2

Mushrooms (V-4) 184 4 2.2 0.002 - 0.007 0.0012 - 0.002 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Oranges 745 1 0.1 0.002 ^ 0.001 - 0.002 2 2

Peaches (V-17) 529 17 3.2 0.002 - 0.007 0.001 - 0.0012 NT 2

Pineapples 213 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.002 - 0.007 0.2 0.05

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.002 - 0.0045 2 0.5

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.003 ^ 2.0 -

TOTAL 8,997 264

Appendix E. Page 12 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Dimethomorph (fungicide)

Bananas 74 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Broccoli 155 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Carrots 143 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Celery 87 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Cherries 67 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Green Beans 151 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Lettuce 54 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 36 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Nectarines 68 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Oranges 125 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Pineapples 106 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.016 - 0.030 0.05 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.030 ^ 0.05 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.030 ^ NT -

TOTAL 1,907 0

Diphenamid (herbicide)

Apples 736 0 0.025 ^ 0.1 -

Bananas 172 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Carrots 721 0 0.006 - 0.007 NT -

Celery 195 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.006 - 0.0067 NT -

Green Beans 184 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Lettuce 536 0 0.006 - 0.018 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.006 - 0.0067 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Oranges 178 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0067 - 0.0224 0.1 -

Pineapples 195 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.006 - 0.018 1 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.006 - 0.015 NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.020 ^ 0.1 -

TOTAL 5,565 0

Diphenylamine-DPA (fungicide)

Apples 736 492 66.8 0.042 - 2.7 0.025 ^ 10 5

Bananas 702 0 0.010 - 0.025 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.0029 - 0.010 NT -

Celery 213 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.0029 - 0.010 NT -

Green Beans 202 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.008 - 0.010 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0029 - 0.010 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Peaches (V-28) 529 28 5.3 0.005 - 0.12 0.0029 - 0.003 NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.008 - 0.010 NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.010 - 0.015 NT -

TOTAL 5,852 520

Disulfoton (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.013 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.003 - 0.013 NT -

Broccoli 720 1 0.1 0.010 ^ 0.003 - 0.006 0.75 0.5

Carrots 739 0 0.0015 - 0.003 NT 0.5

Celery 715 0 0.001 - 0.003 NT 0.5

Cherries 286 0 0.002 - 0.003 NT -

Appendix E. Page 13 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Green Beans 707 0 0.001 - 0.003 0.75 0.5

Lettuce 554 0 0.003 - 0.007 0.75 0.5

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0015 - 0.003 NT 0.5

Nectarines 100 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT -

Pineapples 730 0 0.003 - 0.010 0.75 0.1

Potatoes 733 0 0.003 - 0.007 0.75 0.5

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.003 - 0.007 0.3 0.5

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.003 - 0.0038 0.75 0.5

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.025 ^ 0.75 -

TOTAL 8,384 1

Disulfoton sulfone (metabolite of Disulfoton)

Apples 736 0 0.008 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.004 - 0.008 NT -

Broccoli 720 2 0.3 0.008 - 0.026 0.004 - 0.005 0.75 0.5

Carrots 739 0 0.001 - 0.004 NT 0.5

Celery (V-1) 718 1 0.1 0.007 ^ 0.004 ^ NT 0.5

Cherries 286 0 0.001 - 0.004 NT -

Green Beans 707 0 0.004 ^ 0.75 0.5

Lettuce 554 3 0.5 0.007 - 0.015 0.004 - 0.009 0.75 0.5

Mushrooms 184 0 0.001 - 0.004 NT 0.5

Nectarines 100 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Pineapples 730 0 0.004 - 0.010 0.75 0.1

Potatoes 733 0 0.004 - 0.009 NT 0.5

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.004 - 0.009 0.3 0.5

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0038 - 0.004 0.75 0.5

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.0075 ^ 0.75 -

TOTAL 8,387 6

Endosulfan I (insecticide)

Apples 736 8 1.1 0.007 - 0.037 0.004 ^ 2.0 1

Bananas 702 0 0.004 - 0.005 NT 2

Broccoli 720 9 1.2 0.003 - 0.059 0.002 - 0.005 2.0 2

Carrots 739 1 0.1 0.010 ^ 0.005 - 0.020 0.2 0.2

Celery 736 16 2.2 0.008 - 0.24 0.005 - 0.006 2.0 2

Cherries 286 1 0.3 0.010 ^ 0.005 - 0.006 2.0 1

Grapes 705 0 0.004 ^ 2.0 2

Green Beans 707 118 16.7 0.008 - 0.36 0.005 - 0.006 2.0 0.5

Lettuce 554 28 5.1 0.008 - 0.57 0.005 - 0.007 2.0 1

Mushrooms 184 0 0.005 - 0.006 NT 2

Nectarines 359 5 1.4 0.002 - 0.003 0.001 - 0.005 2.0 2

Oranges 214 0 0.005 ^ NT 0.5

Peaches 529 17 3.2 0.010 - 0.094 0.006 ^ 2.0 2

Pineapples 730 0 0.004 - 0.005 2.0 2

Potatoes 733 1 0.1 0.012 ^ 0.005 - 0.007 0.2 0.2

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.005 - 0.007 0.2 2

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0023 - 0.005 2.0 2

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 38 10.3 0.005 - 0.033 0.003 - 0.010 2.0 -

TOTAL 9,369 242

Endosulfan II (metabolite of Endosulfan)

Apples 736 13 1.8 0.007 - 0.078 0.004 ^ 2.0 1

Bananas 702 0 0.004 - 0.006 NT 2

Broccoli 720 9 1.2 0.003 - 0.066 0.002 - 0.006 2.0 2

Carrots 739 0 0.006 ^ 0.2 0.2

Celery 736 16 2.2 0.010 - 0.16 0.0059 - 0.006 2.0 2

Cherries 286 14 4.9 0.010 - 0.034 0.006 ^ 2.0 1

Grapes 705 3 0.4 0.007 ^ 0.004 ^ 2.0 2

Green Beans 707 83 11.7 0.010 - 0.34 0.0059 - 0.006 2.0 0.5

Appendix E. Page 14 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Lettuce 554 19 3.4 0.012 - 0.44 0.006 - 0.007 2.0 1

Mushrooms 184 0 0.006 ^ NT 2

Nectarines 359 12 3.3 0.002 - 0.007 0.001 - 0.006 2.0 2

Oranges 214 0 0.006 ^ NT 0.5

Peaches 529 27 5.1 0.010 - 0.13 0.006 ^ 2.0 2

Pineapples 730 0 0.004 - 0.006 2.0 2

Potatoes 733 1 0.1 0.012 ^ 0.006 - 0.007 0.2 0.2

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.006 - 0.007 0.2 2

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0038 - 0.006 2.0 2

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 75 20.3 0.005 - 0.053 0.003 - 0.010 2.0 -

TOTAL 9,369 272

Endosulfan sulfate (metabolite of Endosulfan)

Apples 736 4 0.5 0.008 - 0.025 0.005 ^ 2.0 1

Bananas 702 0 0.005 - 0.007 NT 2

Broccoli 720 20 2.8 0.003 - 0.051 0.002 - 0.007 2.0 2

Carrots 739 2 0.3 0.016 - 0.041 0.007 - 0.010 0.2 0.2

Celery 736 15 2 0.012 - 0.13 0.007 - 0.010 2.0 2

Cherries 286 21 7.3 0.012 - 0.082 0.007 - 0.0096 2.0 1

Grapes 705 1 0.1 0.008 ^ 0.005 ^ 2.0 2

Green Beans 707 180 25.5 0.012 - 0.62 0.007 - 0.010 2.0 0.5

Lettuce 554 51 9.2 0.012 - 0.52 0.007 ^ 2.0 1

Mushrooms 184 0 0.007 - 0.0096 NT 2

Nectarines 359 18 5 0.002 - 0.013 0.001 - 0.007 2.0 21

Oranges 214 0 0.007 ^ NT 0.5

Peaches 529 35 6.6 0.016 - 0.14 0.0096 - 0.010 2.0 2

Pineapples 730 0 0.005 - 0.007 2.0 2

Potatoes 733 52 7.1 0.012 - 0.069 0.007 ^ 0.2 0.2

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.007 ^ 0.2 2

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0038 - 0.007 2.0 2

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 19 5.1 0.005 ^ 0.003 ^ 2.0 -

TOTAL 9,369 418

Endrin (insecticide)

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.0015 ^ NT -

TOTAL 131 0

EPTC (herbicide)

Carrots 510 0 0.065 - 0.0653 0.1 -

Cherries 190 0 0.0653 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0653 ^ NT -

Peaches 498 0 0.065 - 0.0653 NT -

TOTAL 1,329 0

Esfenvalerate (insecticide) (isomer of Fenvalerate)

Bananas 189 0 0.038 ^ 0.05 -

Broccoli 208 0 0.038 ^ 0.05 -

Carrots 739 0 0.003 - 0.038 0.05 -

Celery 736 0 0.019 - 0.038 0.05 -

Cherries 286 2 0.7 0.005 - 0.013 0.0033 - 0.038 0.05 -

Green Beans (X-3) 707 12 1.7 0.032 - 0.085 0.019 - 0.038 0.05 -

Lettuce 554 0 0.021 - 0.038 5.0 -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0034 - 0.038 0.05 -

Nectarines 100 0 0.038 ^ 0.05 -

Oranges 214 0 0.038 ^ 0.05 -

Peaches 529 63 11.9 0.005 - 0.034 0.003 - 0.0112 0.05 -

Pineapples 213 0 0.038 ^ 0.05 -

Potatoes 733 0 0.021 - 0.038 0.05 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.021 - 0.038 0.05 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.038 ^ 0.05 -

TOTAL 5,627 77

Appendix E. Page 15 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Ethalfluralin (herbicide)

Carrots 524 0 0.0168 - 0.017 NT -

Cherries 207 0 0.0168 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 116 0 0.0168 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0168 - 0.017 NT -

TOTAL 1,376 0

Ethiofencarb (insecticide)

Cherries 207 0 0.0168 ^ - -

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0168 ^ - -

Peaches 529 0 0.0168 - 0.017 - -

TOTAL 867 0

Ethion (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.005 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.002 - 0.005 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Celery 736 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Grapes 705 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Green Beans 707 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.002 - 0.004 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Oranges 745 3 0.4 0.002 ^ 0.001 - 0.002 2.0 5

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.002 - 0.004 NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.002 - 0.0045 NT -

TOTAL 8,116 3

Ethion di oxon (metabolite of Ethion)

Carrots 524 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Cherries 207 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 131 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ NT -

TOTAL 1,391 0

Ethion mono oxon (metabolite of Ethion)

Bananas 189 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Celery 213 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Green Beans 202 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Lettuce 159 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Oranges 745 0 0.002 ^ 2.0 -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Potatoes 210 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.002 ^ NT -

TOTAL 4,085 0

Ethoprop (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.002 - 0.015 0.02 0.02

Broccoli 208 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Carrots 215 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Appendix E. Page 16 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Celery 736 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Cherries 79 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Green Beans 707 0 0.001 - 0.002 0.02 -

Lettuce 159 0 0.002 ^ NT 0.02

Mushrooms 53 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Pineapples 730 0 0.002 - 0.010 0.02 0.02

Potatoes 733 0 0.002 - 0.016 0.02 0.02

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.002 - 0.016 0.02 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.002 ^ NT 0.02

TOTAL 5,607 0

Etridiazole (fungicide)

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.0015 ^ NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.003 ^ 0.15 -

TOTAL 500 0

Fenamiphos (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.014 ^ 0.25 -

Bananas 702 0 0.004 - 0.014 0.10 0.1

Broccoli 208 0 0.004 ^ NT 0.05

Carrots 739 0 0.001 - 0.004 NT 0.2

Celery 736 0 0.002 - 0.004 NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.001 - 0.004 0.25 -

Grapes 705 0 0.009 ^ 0.10 0.1

Green Beans 707 0 0.002 - 0.004 NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.004 - 0.006 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.001 - 0.004 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Oranges 745 0 0.004 - 0.005 0.60 0.5

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ 0.25 -

Pineapples 730 0 0.004 - 0.009 0.30 0.05

Potatoes 733 0 0.004 - 0.006 NT 0.2

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0038 - 0.004 NT -

TOTAL 8,633 0

Fenamiphos sulfone (metabolite of Fenamiphos)

Apples 736 0 0.012 ^ 0.25 -

Bananas 702 0 0.008 - 0.012 0.10 0.1

Broccoli 208 0 0.008 ^ NT 0.05

Carrots 739 0 0.001 - 0.008 NT 0.2

Celery 736 0 0.003 - 0.008 NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.001 - 0.008 0.25 -

Grapes 705 0 0.020 ^ 0.10 0.1

Green Beans 707 0 0.003 - 0.008 NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.008 - 0.036 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.001 - 0.008 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.008 ^ NT -

Oranges 745 0 0.005 - 0.008 0.60 0.5

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ 0.25 -

Pineapples 730 0 0.008 - 0.019 0.30 0.05

Potatoes 733 0 0.008 - 0.036 NT 0.2

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.008 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.008 - 0.009 NT -

TOTAL 8,633 0

Fenamiphos sulfoxide (metabolite of Fenamiphos)

Carrots 524 0 0.001 ^ NT 0.2

Cherries 207 0 0.001 ^ 0.25 -

Grapes 1 1 100 0.037 ^ 0.022 ^ 0.10 0.1

Appendix E. Page 17 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Mushrooms 131 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ 0.25 -

TOTAL 1,392 1

Fenarimol (fungicide)

Carrots 524 0 0.0096 - 0.010 NT -

Cherries 207 33 15.9 0.016 - 0.14 0.0096 ^ 1.0 1

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0096 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0096 - 0.010 NT 0.5

TOTAL 1,391 33

Fenbuconazole (fungicide)

Bananas 686 0 0.025 - 0.030 0.3 0.05

Broccoli 190 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.014 - 0.030 NT -

Celery 195 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 9 3.1 0.024 - 0.26 0.0144 - 0.030 2.0 1

Green Beans 202 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Lettuce 141 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0144 - 0.030 NT -

Nectarines 359 78 21.7 0.027 - 0.097 0.016 - 0.030 2.0 -

Oranges 214 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 26 4.9 0.024 - 0.15 0.014 - 0.0144 2.0 -

Pineapples 213 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Potatoes 210 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.030 ^ NT -

TOTAL 4,256 113

Fenitrothion (insecticide)

Carrots 524 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Cherries 207 0 0.001 ^ NT 0.5

Mushrooms 131 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ NT 1

TOTAL 1,391 0

Fenitrothion oxygen analog (metabolite of Fenitrothion)

Carrots 524 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT -

Cherries 207 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0015 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT -

TOTAL 1,391 0

Fenpropathrin (insecticide)

Bananas 134 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Broccoli 720 0 0.010 - 0.020 3.0 -

Carrots 685 0 0.0158 - 0.020 NT -

Celery 177 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Cherries (V-1) 270 1 0.4 0.026 ^ 0.0158 - 0.020 NT -

Green Beans 184 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Lettuce 70 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0158 - 0.020 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Oranges 143 0 0.020 ^ 2.0 -

Peaches 529 0 0.0158 - 0.016 NT -

Pineapples (V-1) 159 1 0.6 0.13 ^ 0.020 ^ NT -

Potatoes 120 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.015 - 0.020 NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.020 ^ 0.6 -

TOTAL 4,083 2

Appendix E. Page 18 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Fenthion (insecticide)

Carrots 524 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT -

Cherries 207 0 0.002 ^ NT 2

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0015 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT -

TOTAL 1,391 0

Fenvalerate (insecticide) (isomer of Esfenvalerate)

Apples 736 1 0.1 0.058 ^ 0.035 ^ 2.0 2

Bananas 702 0 0.035 - 0.057 0.05 -

Broccoli 720 0 0.015 - 0.057 2.0 2

Carrots 739 0 0.005 - 0.057 0.5 0.05

Celery 736 0 0.019 - 0.057 0.05 2

Cherries 286 1 0.3 0.021 ^ 0.0053 - 0.057 10.0 2

Green Beans 707 1 0.1 0.032 ^ 0.019 - 0.057 2.0 1

Lettuce 554 0 0.042 - 0.057 0.05 2

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0053 - 0.057 0.05 -

Nectarines 359 1 0.3 0.033 ^ 0.020 - 0.057 10.0 -

Oranges 214 0 0.057 ^ 0.05 2

Peaches 529 56 10.6 0.008 - 0.046 0.005 - 0.0176 10.0 5

Pineapples 213 0 0.057 ^ 0.05 -

Potatoes 733 0 0.042 - 0.057 0.05 0.05

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.042 - 0.057 0.1 0.1

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.038 - 0.057 0.05 -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.060 ^ 1.0 -

TOTAL 8,147 60

Fludioxonil (fungicide)

Bananas 143 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.015 ^ 0.01 -

Carrots 739 0 0.012 - 0.015 0.02 -

Celery 161 0 0.015 ^ 0.01 -

Cherries 286 0 0.012 - 0.015 NT -

Green Beans 202 0 0.015 ^ 0.01 -

Lettuce 141 0 0.015 ^ 0.01 -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.012 - 0.015 NT -

Nectarines 100 51 51 0.025 - 0.7 0.015 ^ 5.0 -

Oranges 214 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 93 17.6 0.020 - 2.0 0.012 ^ 5.0 -

Pineapples 195 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Potatoes 174 0 0.015 ^ 0.02 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.015 - 0.036 0.02 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.001 - 0.015 0.01 -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.020 ^ 0.01 -

TOTAL 4,011 144

Fluridone (herbicide)

Bananas 140 0 0.035 ^ NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.035 ^ 0.1 -

Carrots 724 0 0.013 - 0.044 0.1 -

Celery 125 0 0.035 ^ 0.1 -

Cherries 282 0 0.0132 - 0.035 0.1 -

Green Beans 202 0 0.035 ^ 0.1 -

Lettuce 125 0 0.035 ^ 0.1 -

Mushrooms 167 0 0.0132 - 0.088 NT -

Nectarines 68 0 0.035 ^ 0.1 -

Oranges 214 0 0.035 ^ 0.1 -

Peaches 529 0 0.013 - 0.22 0.1 -

Pineapples 195 0 0.035 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.016 - 0.035 0.1 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.016 - 0.035 0.1 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 98 0 0.015 - 0.035 0.1 -

TOTAL 3,991 0

Appendix E. Page 19 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Folpet (fungicide)

Apples 736 0 0.013 ^ 25 -

Bananas 702 0 0.013 - 0.019 NT -

Broccoli 172 0 0.019 ^ NT -

Carrots 215 0 0.019 ^ NT -

Celery 213 0 0.019 ^ NT -

Cherries 79 0 0.019 ^ NT -

Grapes 705 1 0.1 0.038 ^ 0.010 ^ 25.0 2

Green Beans 202 0 0.019 ^ NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.019 - 0.066 50 -

Mushrooms 53 0 0.019 ^ NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.019 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.019 ^ NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.019 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.019 - 0.066 NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.019 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.019 ^ NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.015 ^ 25.0 -

TOTAL 5,368 1

Fonofos (insecticide)

Bananas 702 0 0.002 - 0.025 0.1 -

Broccoli 208 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.001 - 0.002 0.1 -

Celery 736 0 0.0015 - 0.002 0.1 -

Cherries 286 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Green Beans 707 0 0.0015 - 0.002 0.1 -

Lettuce 159 0 0.002 ^ 0.1 -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.002 - 0.010 0.1 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.002 - 0.010 0.1 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.002 ^ 0.1 -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.009 ^ 0.1 -

TOTAL 6,114 0

Fonofos oxygen analog (metabolite of Fonofos)

Carrots 524 0 0.001 ^ 0.1 -

Cherries 207 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 131 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ NT -

TOTAL 1,391 0

Formetanate hydrochloride (insecticide)

Apples 537 1 0.2 0.18 ^ 0.050 ^ 3 -

Nectarines 319 54 16.9 0.083 - 0.64 0.050 ^ 4 -

Oranges 451 0 0.050 ^ 4 -

TOTAL 1,307 55

Heptachlor (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.003 ^ 0.01 AL-

Bananas 702 0 0.003 - 0.006 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.006 ^ 0.01 AL-

Carrots 739 0 0.0019 - 0.006 0.01 AL-

Celery 213 0 0.006 ^ 0.01 AL-

Cherries 269 0 0.0019 - 0.006 0.01 AL-

Green Beans 202 0 0.006 ^ 0.01 AL-

Lettuce 554 0 0.004 - 0.006 0.01 AL-

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0019 - 0.006 NT -

Appendix E. Page 20 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Nectarines 100 0 0.006 ^ 0.01 AL-

Oranges 745 0 0.006 ^ 0.01 AL 0.01

Peaches 529 0 0.0019 - 0.002 0.01 AL-

Pineapples 213 0 0.006 ^ 0.02 AL 0.01

Potatoes 733 0 0.004 - 0.006 0.01 AL-

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.006 ^ 0.01 AL-

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.001 - 0.006 0.01 AL-

TOTAL 6,366 0

Heptachlor epoxide (metabolite of Heptachlor)

Apples 736 0 0.001 ^ 0.01 AL-

Bananas 702 0 0.001 - 0.006 NT -

Broccoli 720 0 0.001 - 0.006 0.01 AL-

Carrots 739 1 0.1 0.013 ^ 0.0038 - 0.006 0.01 AL-

Celery 736 0 0.005 - 0.006 0.01 AL-

Cherries 286 0 0.0038 - 0.006 0.01 AL-

Green Beans 707 0 0.005 - 0.006 0.01 AL-

Lettuce 554 0 0.004 - 0.006 0.01 AL-

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0038 - 0.006 NT -

Nectarines 359 0 0.001 - 0.006 0.01 AL-

Oranges 745 0 0.001 - 0.006 0.01 AL 0.01

Peaches 529 0 0.0038 - 0.004 0.01 AL-

Pineapples 730 0 0.005 - 0.006 0.02 AL 0.01

Potatoes 733 0 0.004 - 0.006 0.01 AL-

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.004 - 0.006 0.01 AL-

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0015 - 0.006 0.01 AL-

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.003 ^ 0.05 AL-

TOTAL 9,195 1

Hexachlorobenzene-HCB (impurity of Quintozene)

Apples 736 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Broccoli 720 0 0.001 - 0.002 0.1 -

Carrots 215 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Celery 715 0 0.002 - 0.004 NT -

Cherries 79 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Green Beans 707 0 0.002 - 0.004 0.1 -

Lettuce 554 0 0.002 - 0.003 NT -

Mushrooms 53 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 1 0.1 0.003 ^ 0.002 - 0.003 0.1 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.001 - 0.008 NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.003 ^ NT -

TOTAL 6,349 1

Hexaconazole (fungicide)

Bananas 702 0 0.020 - 0.025 0.7 0.1

Broccoli 208 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Carrots 161 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Celery 177 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Cherries 67 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Green Beans 167 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Lettuce 70 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 53 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Oranges 143 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Pineapples 124 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Potatoes 138 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Appendix E. Page 21 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.020 ^ NT -

TOTAL 2,218 0

Hexazinone (herbicide)

Bananas 159 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Broccoli 190 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Carrots 215 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Celery 195 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Cherries 79 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Green Beans 202 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Lettuce 159 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 53 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Pineapples 730 0 0.010 - 0.014 0.5 -

Potatoes 210 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.010 ^ NT -

TOTAL 2,614 0

3-Hydroxycarbofuran (metabolite of Carbofuran)

Apples 736 0 0.017 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.013 - 0.017 0.1 0.1

Broccoli 154 0 0.013 ^ NT -

Carrots 709 0 0.0018 - 0.013 NT 0.5

Celery 672 0 0.003 - 0.013 NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.002 - 0.013 NT -

Grapes 705 0 0.010 ^ 0.2 -

Green Beans 202 0 0.013 ^ NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.012 - 0.013 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.013 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.013 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0018 - 0.006 NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.013 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.012 - 0.013 1 0.1

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.012 - 0.013 0.2 0.1

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.013 ^ NT -

TOTAL 6,744 0

Imazalil (fungicide)

Apples 736 0 0.044 ^ NT 5

Bananas 702 58 8.3 0.050 - 0.096 0.030 - 0.044 0.20 2

Broccoli 208 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Carrots 215 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Celery 195 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.0096 - 0.030 NT -

Green Beans 202 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0096 - 0.030 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Oranges 745 473 63.5 0.010 - 0.64 0.010 - 0.030 10.0 5

Peaches (V-5) 529 5 0.9 0.016 - 0.036 0.0096 - 0.010 NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.030 ^ NT 5

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.030 ^ NT -

TOTAL 5,710 536

Imidacloprid (insecticide)

Nectarines 259 0 0.010 ^ 1.0 -

Oranges 531 10 1.9 0.014 - 0.12 0.010 ^ 1.0 -

Appendix E. Page 22 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.025 ^ 6.0 -

TOTAL 1,290 10

Iprodione (fungicide)

Apples (V-1) 736 1 0.1 0.040 ^ 0.024 ^ NT 5

Bananas 702 0 0.021 - 0.024 NT -

Broccoli 720 0 0.016 - 0.021 25.0 25

Carrots 727 192 26.4 0.013 - 0.16 0.008 - 0.028 5.0 10

Celery 736 0 0.012 - 0.021 NT -

Cherries 286 43 15 0.014 - 2.1 0.0084 - 0.021 20.0 10

Grapes 705 135 19.1 0.020 - 1.4 0.012 ^ 60.0 10

Green Beans 707 49 6.9 0.020 - 1.3 0.012 - 0.021 2.0 2

Lettuce 554 7 1.3 0.013 - 0.43 0.008 - 0.021 25.0 10

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0084 - 0.021 NT -

Nectarines 359 205 57.1 0.010 - 3.7 0.006 - 0.021 20.0 -

Oranges 214 0 0.021 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 349 66 0.013 - 9.1 0.008 - 0.0084 20.0 10

Pineapples 213 0 0.021 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.008 - 0.021 0.5 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.021 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.021 - 0.023 NT -

TOTAL 8,344 981

Iprodione metabolite isomer (metabolite of Iprodione)

Carrots 409 0 0.051 - 0.85 5.0 -

Cherries 191 4 2.1 0.28 - 0.57 0.17 - 0.3408 20.0 -

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0511 - 0.85 NT -

Peaches 519 209 40.3 0.085 - 2.2 0.051 - 0.34 20.0 -

TOTAL 1,250 213

Lambda cyhalothrin Total (insecticide)

Bananas 189 0 0.060 ^ 0.01 -

Broccoli 208 0 0.060 ^ 0.4 -

Carrots 739 0 0.0028 - 0.060 0.01 -

Celery 213 0 0.060 ^ 0.01 -

Cherries 286 0 0.0028 - 0.060 0.01 -

Green Beans 202 0 0.060 ^ 0.01 -

Lettuce 159 14 8.8 0.1 - 0.58 0.060 ^ 2.0 -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0028 - 0.060 0.01 -

Nectarines 100 0 0.060 ^ 0.01 -

Oranges 214 0 0.060 ^ 0.01 -

Peaches 529 0 0.0028 - 0.0094 0.01 -

Pineapples 213 0 0.060 ^ 0.01 -

Potatoes 210 0 0.060 ^ 0.01 0.02

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.016 - 0.060 0.05 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.060 ^ 0.01 -

TOTAL 3,681 14

Lambda cyhalothrin R ester (isomer of Lambda cyhalothrin)

Broccoli 512 3 0.6 0.017 ^ 0.010 ^ 0.4 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.015 ^ 0.01 -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.015 ^ 0.1 -

TOTAL 1,012 3

Lambda cyhalothrin S ester (isomer of Lambda cyhalothrin)

Carrots 524 0 0.003 - 0.0032 0.01 -

Cherries 207 0 0.0032 - 0.0107 0.01 -

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0032 ^ 0.01 -

Peaches 529 0 0.003 - 0.0106 0.01 -

TOTAL 1,391 0

Appendix E. Page 23 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Lindane-BHC gamma (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.003 ^ 1 0.5

Bananas 702 0 0.002 - 0.003 NT -

Broccoli 720 1 0.1 0.003 ^ 0.001 - 0.002 1 -

Carrots 739 0 0.002 - 0.003 0.5 AL 0.2

Celery 736 0 0.002 - 0.0039 1 -

Cherries 286 0 0.002 - 0.0029 1 0.5

Grapes 705 0 0.002 ^ 1.0 0.5

Green Beans 707 0 0.002 - 0.0039 0.5 AL-

Lettuce 554 0 0.002 - 0.006 3 2

Mushrooms 184 0 0.002 - 0.0029 3 -

Nectarines 359 0 0.001 - 0.002 1 -

Oranges 745 0 0.001 - 0.002 0.5 AL-

Peaches 529 0 0.0029 - 0.003 1 -

Pineapples 730 0 0.002 ^ 1 -

Potatoes 733 0 0.002 - 0.006 0.5 AL 0.05

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.002 - 0.006 0.5 AL-

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0015 - 0.002 0.5 AL 0.1

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.003 ^ 3.0 -

TOTAL 9,900 1

Linuron (herbicide)

Broccoli 83 0 0.025 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 101 13.7 0.042 - 0.66 0.025 - 0.030 1 -

Celery 718 15 2.1 0.030 - 0.083 0.018 - 0.025 0.5 -

Cherries 207 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Green Beans 70 0 0.025 ^ NT -

Lettuce 36 0 0.025 ^ NT -

Oranges 36 0 0.025 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Potatoes 697 0 0.025 - 0.097 1 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.025 ^ 0.25 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.0075 ^ NT -

TOTAL 3,300 116

Malathion (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.010 ^ 8 2

Bananas 702 0 0.004 - 0.010 NT -

Broccoli 720 0 0.004 - 0.005 8 5

Carrots 739 2 0.3 0.003 ^ 0.0015 - 0.004 8 0.5

Celery 736 148 20.1 0.003 - 0.52 0.002 - 0.004 8 1

Cherries 286 32 11.2 0.003 - 0.018 0.002 - 0.004 8 6

Grapes 705 0 0.018 ^ 8 8

Green Beans 707 0 0.002 - 0.004 8 2

Lettuce 554 0 0.004 - 0.007 8 8

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0015 - 0.004 8 -

Nectarines 359 0 0.002 - 0.004 8 -

Oranges 745 0 0.002 - 0.004 8 4

Peaches 529 2 0.4 0.006 ^ 0.0015 - 0.002 8 6

Pineapples 730 0 0.004 - 0.018 8 -

Potatoes 733 0 0.004 - 0.007 8 0.5

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.004 - 0.007 2 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0038 - 0.004 8 0.5

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.003 ^ 8.0 -

TOTAL 9,900 184

Malathion oxygen analog (metabolite of Malathion)

Apples 716 0 0.025 ^ NT -

Bananas 189 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Broccoli 720 0 0.003 - 0.005 NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.0015 - 0.003 NT -

Celery 736 0 0.002 - 0.003 NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.002 - 0.003 NT -

Appendix E. Page 24 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Grapes 705 0 0.028 ^ NT -

Green Beans 707 0 0.002 - 0.003 NT -

Lettuce 141 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0015 - 0.003 NT -

Nectarines 359 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Oranges 745 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT -

Pineapples 730 0 0.003 - 0.028 NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.003 - 0.007 NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.003 - 0.007 NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.003 - 0.0056 NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.003 ^ NT -

TOTAL 8,954 0

Metalaxyl (fungicide)

Apples 736 0 0.025 ^ 0.2 1

Bananas 189 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Broccoli 720 0 0.010 ^ 2.0 0.5

Carrots 739 61 8.3 0.010 - 0.046 0.006 - 0.010 0.5 0.05

Celery 736 0 0.010 - 0.012 5.0 -

Cherries 286 1 0.3 0.010 ^ 0.006 - 0.010 1.0 -

Grapes 705 0 0.033 ^ 2.0 1

Green Beans 707 1 0.1 0.020 ^ 0.010 - 0.012 0.2 -

Lettuce 554 3 0.5 0.013 ^ 0.008 - 0.010 5.0 2

Mushrooms 184 0 0.006 - 0.010 NT -

Nectarines 359 0 0.010 ^ 1.0 -

Oranges 723 0 0.010 ^ 1.0 5

Peaches 529 0 0.006 ^ 1.0 -

Pineapples 730 0 0.010 - 0.033 0.1 -

Potatoes 733 13 1.8 0.013 - 0.017 0.008 - 0.010 0.5 0.05

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.008 - 0.010 0.1 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.010 - 0.015 0.2 -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.020 ^ 3.0 -

TOTAL 9,365 79

Methamidophos (insecticide) (also a metabolite of Acephate)

Apples 736 0 0.005 ^ 0.02 -

Bananas 702 0 0.002 - 0.005 0.02 -

Broccoli 720 2 0.3 0.003 - 0.11 0.002 - 0.010 1.0 -

Carrots (X-1) 739 2 0.3 0.001 - 0.18 0.001 - 0.002 0.02 -

Celery 736 213 28.9 0.002 - 0.048 0.001 - 0.002 1.0 1

Cherries 286 1 0.3 0.002 ^ 0.001 - 0.002 0.02 -

Green Beans 707 190 26.9 0.002 - 0.49 0.001 - 0.002 1.0 -

Lettuce 554 23 4.2 0.003 - 0.021 0.002 - 0.004 1.0 1

Mushrooms 184 0 0.001 - 0.002 0.02 -

Nectarines 100 0 0.002 ^ 0.02 -

Oranges 214 0 0.002 ^ 0.02 -

Peaches (X-6) 529 50 9.5 0.002 - 0.052 0.001 ^ 0.02 -

Pineapples 213 0 0.002 ^ 0.02 -

Potatoes 733 7 1 0.003 - 0.013 0.002 - 0.004 0.1 0.05

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.002 - 0.004 0.02 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.002 - 0.0075 0.02 -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 2 0.5 0.012 ^ 0.0075 ^ 1.0 -

TOTAL 7,888 490

Methidathion (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.007 ^ 0.05 0.5

Bananas 702 0 0.004 - 0.007 NT -

Broccoli 190 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.001 - 0.004 NT -

Celery (V-1) 736 1 0.1 0.002 ^ 0.001 - 0.004 NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.001 - 0.004 0.05 0.2

Green Beans 707 0 0.001 - 0.004 NT -

Appendix E. Page 25 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Lettuce 554 0 0.004 - 0.010 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0012 - 0.004 NT -

Nectarines 359 0 0.002 - 0.004 0.05 0.2

Oranges 745 5 0.7 0.003 - 0.007 0.002 - 0.004 2.0 2

Peaches 529 2 0.4 0.002 - 0.004 0.001 - 0.0012 0.05 0.2

Pineapples 213 0 0.004 ^ NT 0.05

Potatoes 733 0 0.004 - 0.010 NT 0.02

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0038 - 0.004 NT 0.1

TOTAL 7,652 8

Methiocarb (insecticide) (analyzed as sulfoxide)

Apples 736 0 0.043 ^ NT -

Bananas 513 0 0.043 ^ NT -

Carrots 524 0 0.002 - 0.008 NT -

Cherries (V-1) 207 1 0.5 0.046 ^ 0.0024 - 0.008 NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.002 - 0.008 NT -

TOTAL 2,509 1

Methomyl (insecticide)

Apples 736 9 1.2 0.020 - 0.12 0.012 ^ 1 2

Bananas 702 0 0.012 ^ NT -

Broccoli 720 1 0.1 0.025 ^ 0.012 - 0.015 3 -

Carrots 724 0 0.001 - 0.012 0.2 -

Celery 736 93 12.6 0.001 - 0.2 0.001 - 0.012 3 2

Cherries 286 0 0.001 - 0.012 NT -

Grapes 705 49 7 0.020 - 0.9 0.012 - 0.032 5 5

Green Beans 707 37 5.2 0.007 - 0.081 0.004 - 0.012 2 2

Lettuce 554 20 3.6 0.020 - 2.0 0.012 - 0.025 5 5

Nectarines 359 21 5.8 0.005 - 0.17 0.003 - 0.012 5 5

Oranges 745 1 0.1 0.005 ^ 0.003 - 0.012 2 1

Peaches 526 24 4.6 0.002 - 0.77 0.001 - 0.004 5 5

Pineapples 213 0 0.012 ^ NT 0.2

Potatoes 733 0 0.012 - 0.025 0.2 0.1

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.012 ^ 0.1 2

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.010 - 0.012 5 5

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.011 ^ 1.0 -

TOTAL 9,181 255

Methoprene (insect growth regulator)

Mushrooms 184 0 0.015 - 0.0224 1.0 0.2

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.015 ^ NT -

TOTAL 238 0

Methoxychlor Total (insecticide)

Apples 736 6 0.8 0.023 - 0.38 0.014 ^ 14 -

Bananas 513 0 0.014 ^ NT -

Broccoli 512 0 0.006 ^ 14 -

Carrots 524 0 0.0019 - 0.002 14 -

Cherries 207 5 2.4 0.003 - 0.31 0.0019 ^ 14 -

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0019 ^ 14 -

Peaches 529 0 0.0019 - 0.002 14 -

TOTAL 3,152 11

Methoxychlor olefin (metabolite of Methoxychlor)

Carrots 524 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Cherries (V-3) 207 3 1.4 0.002 - 0.007 0.001 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 131 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ NT -

TOTAL 1,391 3

Methoxychlor p,p' (insecticide)

Bananas 189 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.020 ^ 14 -

Appendix E. Page 26 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Carrots 215 0 0.020 ^ 14 -

Celery 736 0 0.020 - 0.026 NT -

Cherries 79 1 1.3 0.34 ^ 0.020 ^ 14 -

Grapes 705 0 0.014 - 0.023 14 -

Green Beans 707 0 0.020 - 0.026 14 -

Lettuce 554 0 0.009 - 0.020 14 -

Mushrooms 53 0 0.020 ^ 14 -

Nectarines 359 0 0.002 - 0.020 14 -

Oranges 214 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Pineapples 730 1 0.1 0.057 ^ 0.014 - 0.023 14 -

Potatoes 733 0 0.009 - 0.020 1 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.009 - 0.020 14 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0075 - 0.020 14 -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.0075 ^ 14.0 -

TOTAL 6,217 2

Metolachlor (herbicide)

Bananas 172 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Carrots (V-3) 739 3 0.4 0.002 ^ 0.001 - 0.010 NT -

Celery 736 0 0.008 - 0.010 0.1 -

Cherries 286 0 0.0014 - 0.010 0.1 -

Green Beans 707 0 0.008 - 0.010 15.0 -

Lettuce 159 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 170 0 0.0014 - 0.010 NT -

Nectarines 359 0 0.010 - 0.012 0.1 -

Oranges 214 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 - 0.0014 0.1 -

Pineapples 213 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.010 - 0.016 0.2 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.010 - 0.016 0.1 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.010 - 0.015 0.3 -

TOTAL 5,591 3

Metribuzin (herbicide)

Bananas 189 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.013 - 0.030 0.3 -

Celery 195 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.0132 - 0.030 NT -

Green Beans 202 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Lettuce 159 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0132 - 0.030 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.013 - 0.0132 NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 1 0.1 0.050 ^ 0.016 - 0.030 0.6 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.016 - 0.030 0.05 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.015 - 0.030 0.1 -

TOTAL 4,317 1

Mevinphos Total (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.011 ^ NT -

Bananas 513 0 0.011 ^ NT -

Broccoli 512 0 0.008 ^ 1.0 1

Grapes 705 0 0.003 ^ 0.5 0.5

Lettuce 395 0 0.012 ^ 0.5 -

Oranges 531 0 0.001 ^ NT 0.2

Potatoes 523 0 0.012 ^ NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 127 0 0.012 ^ NT -

Appendix E. Page 27 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.0075 ^ 0.25 0.1

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.003 ^ 0.2 -

TOTAL 4,542 0

Mevinphos E (isomer of Mevinphos)

Bananas 189 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.002 ^ 1.0 1

Carrots 739 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Celery 736 0 0.002 - 0.003 1.0 -

Cherries 286 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Green Beans 707 0 0.002 - 0.003 NT 0.05

Lettuce 159 0 0.002 ^ 0.5 -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.002 ^ NT 0.2

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Potatoes 210 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.002 ^ 0.25 0.1

TOTAL 4,582 0

Mevinphos Z (isomer of Mevinphos)

Bananas 189 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.002 ^ 1.0 1

Carrots 739 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Celery 736 1 0.1 0.012 ^ 0.002 - 0.003 1.0 -

Cherries 286 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Green Beans 707 0 0.002 - 0.003 NT 0.05

Lettuce 159 0 0.002 ^ 0.5 -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.002 ^ NT 0.2

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Potatoes 210 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.002 ^ 0.25 0.1

TOTAL 4,582 1

Monocrotophos (insecticide)

Potatoes 715 0 0.003 - 0.007 NT 0.05

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.010 - 0.033 0.5 -

TOTAL 1,084 0

Myclobutanil (fungicide)

Apples 736 0 0.025 ^ 0.5 -

Bananas 702 0 0.020 - 0.025 4.0 -

Broccoli 190 0 0.020 ^ 0.03 -

Carrots 721 0 0.0029 - 0.020 0.03 -

Celery 213 0 0.020 ^ 0.03 -

Cherries 286 157 54.9 0.005 - 0.22 0.0029 - 0.020 5.0 1

Grapes 705 169 24 0.025 - 0.24 0.015 ^ 1.0 1

Green Beans 202 1 0.5 0.073 ^ 0.020 ^ 1.0 -

Lettuce 536 1 0.2 0.013 ^ 0.008 - 0.020 0.03 -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0096 - 0.020 NT -

Nectarines 359 8 2.2 0.013 - 0.067 0.008 - 0.020 2.0 -

Oranges 214 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 13 2.5 0.005 - 0.069 0.0029 - 0.003 2.0 0.5

Pineapples 213 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Potatoes 715 0 0.008 - 0.020 0.03 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.008 - 0.020 0.03 -

Appendix E. Page 28 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.020 - 0.023 0.03 -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.018 ^ 1.0 -

TOTAL 7,240 349

Napropamide (herbicide)

Bananas 154 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Broccoli 720 0 0.015 - 0.020 0.1 -

Carrots 685 0 0.0067 - 0.020 NT -

Celery 177 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Cherries 274 0 0.0067 - 0.020 0.1 -

Green Beans 184 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Lettuce 70 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0067 - 0.020 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.020 ^ 0.1 -

Oranges 143 0 0.020 ^ 0.1 -

Peaches 529 0 0.0067 - 0.007 0.1 -

Pineapples 159 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Potatoes 120 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.020 ^ NT -

TOTAL 3,607 0

Nitrapyrin (bactericide)

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.016 - 0.035 0.1 -

TOTAL 181 0

Norflurazon (herbicide)

Apples 736 0 0.025 ^ 0.1 -

Bananas 702 0 0.020 - 0.025 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Carrots 215 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Celery 195 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.0048 - 0.020 0.1 -

Grapes 705 0 0.030 ^ 0.1 -

Green Beans 202 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.018 - 0.020 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0048 - 0.020 NT -

Nectarines 359 0 0.010 - 0.020 0.1 -

Oranges 745 0 0.010 - 0.020 0.2 -

Peaches 529 0 0.0048 - 0.005 0.1 -

Pineapples 195 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.018 - 0.020 NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.020 ^ NT -

TOTAL 6,656 0

Norflurazon desmethyl (metabolite of Norflurazon)

Apples 736 0 0.025 ^ 0.1 -

Bananas 689 0 0.025 - 0.030 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Carrots 215 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Celery 177 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.012 - 0.040 0.1 -

Grapes 705 0 0.030 ^ 0.1 -

Green Beans 202 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.021 - 0.030 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.012 - 0.030 NT -

Nectarines 359 2 0.6 0.011 - 0.014 0.010 - 0.030 0.1 -

Oranges 745 0 0.010 - 0.030 0.2 -

Peaches 529 4 0.8 0.020 ^ 0.012 - 0.040 0.1 -

Pineapples 213 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.021 - 0.030 NT -

Appendix E. Page 29 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.030 ^ NT -

TOTAL 6,643 6

Omethoate (metabolite of Dimethoate)

Apples 736 7 1 0.015 - 0.11 0.009 ^ 2 2

Bananas 702 0 0.004 - 0.009 NT -

Broccoli 720 1 0.1 0.017 ^ 0.004 - 0.010 2 -

Carrots 739 0 0.0024 - 0.004 NT -

Celery 736 60 8.2 0.002 - 0.048 0.0015 - 0.004 2 -

Cherries 286 4 1.4 0.005 - 0.088 0.003 - 0.004 2 -

Grapes 705 77 10.9 0.023 - 0.15 0.014 ^ 1 -

Green Beans 707 76 10.7 0.002 - 0.13 0.0015 - 0.004 2 -

Lettuce 554 15 2.7 0.007 - 0.41 0.004 - 0.018 2 0.2

Mushrooms (V-1) 184 1 0.5 0.004 ^ 0.0024 - 0.004 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Oranges 723 0 0.004 - 0.033 2 -

Peaches (V-1) 529 1 0.2 0.017 ^ 0.0024 - 0.003 NT 2

Pineapples 213 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.004 - 0.018 0.2 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.004 - 0.0075 2 0.5

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.0075 ^ 2.0 -

TOTAL 8,975 242

Oxadixyl (fungicide)

Bananas 189 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.015 ^ 0.1 -

Carrots 739 0 0.013 - 0.015 0.1 -

Celery 195 0 0.015 ^ 0.1 -

Cherries 286 0 0.0132 - 0.015 NT -

Green Beans 202 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Lettuce 159 0 0.015 ^ 0.1 -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0132 - 0.015 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.013 - 0.0132 NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Potatoes 210 0 0.015 ^ 0.1 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.015 ^ 0.1 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 98 0 0.015 ^ 0.1 -

TOTAL 3,580 0

Oxamyl (insecticide)

Apples 736 1 0.1 0.033 ^ 0.020 ^ 2 2

Bananas 685 0 0.018 - 0.036 0.3 0.2

Broccoli 208 0 0.018 ^ NT -

Carrots 724 0 0.0018 - 0.018 0.1 0.1

Celery 736 253 34.4 0.001 - 0.48 0.001 - 0.018 3 5

Cherries 286 0 0.002 - 0.018 NT -

Green Beans (V-2) 707 2 0.3 0.008 - 0.031 0.005 - 0.018 NT 0.2

Lettuce 554 0 0.008 - 0.021 NT -

Mushrooms 18 0 0.018 ^ NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.018 ^ NT -

Oranges 745 1 0.1 0.005 ^ 0.003 - 0.018 3 5

Peaches 444 0 0.0018 - 0.006 NT -

Pineapples 712 0 0.015 - 0.018 1 1

Potatoes 733 0 0.008 - 0.018 0.1 0.1

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.018 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 18 0 0.018 ^ NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.011 ^ 2.0 -

TOTAL 7,829 257

Appendix E. Page 30 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Oxychlordane (metabolite of Chlordane)

Carrots 509 0 0.002 - 0.0024 0.1 AL 0.02

Cherries 207 0 0.0024 ^ 0.1 AL 0.02

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0024 ^ NT 0.02

Peaches 529 0 0.002 - 0.0024 0.1 AL 0.02

TOTAL 1,376 0

Oxydemeton methyl (insecticide)

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.023 ^ NT -

TOTAL 131 0

Oxydemeton methyl sulfone (metabolite of Oxydemeton methyl)

Apples 736 0 0.015 ^ 1 -

Bananas 702 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Broccoli 720 0 0.015 - 0.016 1 -

Carrots 739 0 0.0015 - 0.015 NT -

Celery (V-1) 718 1 0.1 0.007 ^ 0.004 - 0.015 NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.002 - 0.015 NT -

Grapes 705 0 0.056 ^ 0.1 -

Green Beans 707 0 0.004 - 0.015 0.5 -

Lettuce 554 0 0.015 - 0.090 2 -

Mushrooms 53 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Oranges 745 0 0.002 - 0.015 1 -

Peaches 529 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.015 - 0.090 NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.015 - 0.090 0.5 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.015 ^ NT -

TOTAL 8,475 1

Oxyfluorfen (herbicide)

Bananas 702 0 0.005 - 0.030 NT -

Broccoli 720 0 0.005 - 0.030 0.05 -

Carrots 739 0 0.0029 - 0.030 NT -

Celery 195 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.0029 - 0.030 0.05 -

Grapes 705 0 0.019 ^ 0.05 -

Green Beans 202 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Lettuce 159 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0029 - 0.030 NT -

Nectarines 359 0 0.012 - 0.030 0.05 -

Oranges 214 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0029 - 0.003 0.05 -

Pineapples 213 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Potatoes 210 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.030 ^ NT -

TOTAL 5,525 0

Parathion (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.010 ^ 1 0.05

Bananas 702 0 0.003 - 0.010 NT -

Broccoli 720 0 0.003 - 0.005 1 -

Carrots 739 9 1.2 0.003 - 0.031 0.0018 - 0.003 1 -

Celery 736 1 0.1 0.59 ^ 0.001 - 0.003 1 -

Cherries 286 0 0.002 - 0.003 1 -

Grapes 705 0 0.033 ^ 1 -

Green Beans 707 0 0.001 - 0.003 1 -

Lettuce 554 1 0.2 0.010 ^ 0.003 - 0.006 1 -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0018 - 0.003 NT -

Nectarines 359 0 0.002 - 0.003 1 -

Oranges 745 0 0.002 - 0.003 NT 0.5

Appendix E. Page 31 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Peaches 529 0 0.0018 - 0.002 1 1

Pineapples 730 0 0.003 - 0.033 1 -

Potatoes 733 0 0.003 - 0.006 0.1 0.05

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.003 - 0.006 1 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.003 - 0.0075 NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.0075 ^ 1.0 -

TOTAL 9,900 11

Parathion methyl (insecticide)

Apples 736 1 0.1 0.010 ^ 0.006 ^ 1 -

Bananas 702 0 0.002 - 0.006 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.002 ^ 1 0.2

Carrots 739 1 0.1 0.002 ^ 0.001 - 0.002 1 1

Celery 736 2 0.3 0.007 - 0.011 0.001 - 0.002 1 5

Cherries 286 0 0.001 - 0.002 1 0.01

Grapes 705 0 0.013 ^ 1 -

Green Beans 707 4 0.6 0.002 - 0.003 0.001 - 0.002 1 0.05

Lettuce 554 0 0.002 - 0.006 1 0.05

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0012 - 0.002 NT -

Nectarines 359 0 0.002 ^ 1 -

Oranges 745 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 6 1.1 0.002 - 0.004 0.001 - 0.0012 1 -

Pineapples 213 0 0.002 ^ 1 -

Potatoes 733 0 0.002 - 0.006 0.1 0.05

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.002 ^ 1 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.002 - 0.0038 NT -

TOTAL 8,375 14

Parathion methyl oxygen analog (metabolite of Parathion methyl)

Bananas 189 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Broccoli 197 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.0024 - 0.003 NT -

Celery 213 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Grapes 705 0 0.019 ^ NT -

Green Beans 202 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Lettuce 159 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0024 - 0.003 NT -

Nectarines 359 0 0.002 - 0.003 NT -

Oranges 745 0 0.002 - 0.003 NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0024 - 0.003 NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Potatoes 210 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.003 ^ NT -

TOTAL 5,038 0

Parathion oxygen analog (metabolite of Parathion)

Apples 736 0 0.025 ^ NT -

Bananas 189 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Broccoli 720 0 0.002 - 0.005 NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT -

Celery 736 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Grapes 705 0 0.041 ^ NT -

Green Beans 707 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Lettuce 141 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT -

Nectarines 188 0 0.002 - 0.005 NT -

Oranges 745 0 0.001 - 0.002 NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT -

Pineapples 730 0 0.002 - 0.041 NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.002 - 0.016 NT -

Appendix E. Page 32 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.002 - 0.016 NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.003 ^ NT -

TOTAL 8,672 0

Pebulate (herbicide)

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.050 ^ 0.1 -

TOTAL 500 0

Pendimethalin (herbicide)

Bananas 173 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Carrots 215 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Celery 217 0 0.020 - 0.021 NT -

Cherries 79 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Green Beans 707 0 0.020 - 0.021 NT -

Lettuce 159 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 53 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.016 - 0.020 0.1 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.016 - 0.020 0.1 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 164 0 0.015 - 0.020 0.1 -

TOTAL 3,416 0

Pentachloroaniline-PCA (metabolite of Quintozene)

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.0045 ^ NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.0045 ^ 0.1 -

TOTAL 500 0

Pentachlorobenzene-PCB (metabolite of Quintozene)

Apples 736 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.002 - 0.004 NT -

Broccoli 720 1 0.1 0.003 ^ 0.001 - 0.002 0.1 -

Carrots 739 0 0.0019 - 0.002 NT -

Celery 213 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Cherries 79 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Green Beans 202 0 0.002 ^ 0.1 -

Lettuce 554 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0019 - 0.002 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Peaches 512 0 0.0019 - 0.002 NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 21 2.9 0.003 - 0.020 0.002 ^ 0.1 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.003 ^ 0.1 -

TOTAL 6,509 22

Pentachlorophenyl methyl sulfide (metabolite of Quintozene)

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.0045 ^ NT -

TOTAL 131 0

Permethrin Total (insecticide)

Broccoli 512 7 1.4 0.025 - 0.23 0.015 ^ 1.0 2

Lettuce 395 58 14.7 0.048 - 3.9 0.029 ^ 20.0 2

Potatoes 523 0 0.029 ^ 0.05 0.05

Sweet Corn, Canned 127 0 0.029 ^ 0.1 0.1

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.038 ^ NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.038 ^ 2.0 -

TOTAL 2,057 65

Appendix E. Page 33 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Permethrin cis (isomer of Permethrin)

Apples 736 0 0.011 ^ 0.05 2

Bananas 702 0 0.011 - 0.015 NT -

Broccoli 208 2 1 0.025 - 0.079 0.015 ^ 1.0 2

Carrots (V-1) 739 1 0.1 0.001 ^ 0.001 - 0.015 NT 0.1

Celery 736 193 26.2 0.025 - 0.2 0.015 - 0.020 5.0 2

Cherries 286 2 0.7 0.001 - 0.037 0.001 - 0.015 3.0 2

Green Beans (V-2) 707 2 0.3 0.025 ^ 0.015 - 0.026 NT 1

Lettuce 159 44 27.7 0.025 - 0.97 0.015 ^ 20.0 2

Mushrooms 184 1 0.5 0.11 ^ 0.0022 - 0.015 6.0 0.1

Nectarines 100 0 0.015 ^ NT 2

Oranges 214 0 0.015 ^ NT 0.5

Peaches 529 11 2.1 0.002 - 0.055 0.001 - 0.0023 5.0 2

Pineapples 213 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Potatoes 210 0 0.015 ^ 0.05 0.05

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.015 ^ 0.1 0.1

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.015 ^ NT -

TOTAL 5,831 256

Permethrin trans (isomer of Permethrin)

Apples 736 0 0.012 ^ 0.05 2

Bananas 702 0 0.012 - 0.015 NT -

Broccoli 208 2 1 0.025 - 0.091 0.015 ^ 1.0 2

Carrots 739 0 0.001 - 0.015 NT 0.1

Celery 736 167 22.7 0.025 - 0.22 0.015 - 0.020 5.0 2

Cherries 286 2 0.7 0.001 - 0.045 0.001 - 0.015 3.0 2

Green Beans (V-2) 707 2 0.3 0.025 ^ 0.015 - 0.026 NT 1

Lettuce 159 43 27 0.025 - 1.2 0.015 ^ 20.0 2

Mushrooms 184 1 0.5 0.12 ^ 0.0018 - 0.015 6.0 0.1

Nectarines 100 0 0.015 ^ NT 2

Oranges 214 0 0.015 ^ NT 0.5

Peaches 529 11 2.1 0.002 - 0.083 0.001 - 0.0017 5.0 2

Pineapples 213 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Potatoes 210 0 0.015 ^ 0.05 0.05

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.015 ^ 0.1 0.1

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.015 ^ NT -

TOTAL 5,831 228

Phenmedipham (herbicide)

Carrots 509 0 0.0665 - 0.44 NT -

Cherries 190 0 0.0665 ^ NT -

Peaches 511 0 0.0665 - 1.1 NT -

TOTAL 1,210 0

Phenothrin (insecticide)

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.015 ^ - -

TOTAL 131 0

Phenthoate (insecticide)

Carrots 524 0 0.0038 - 0.004 - -

Cherries 207 0 0.0038 ^ - -

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0038 ^ - -

Peaches 529 0 0.0038 - 0.004 - -

TOTAL 1,391 0

o-Phenylphenol (fungicide)

Apples 736 7 1 0.042 ^ 0.025 ^ 25.0 -

Bananas 702 0 0.010 - 0.025 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 4 0.5 0.005 ^ 0.0029 - 0.010 20 -

Celery 213 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.0029 - 0.010 5.0 -

Grapes (V-9) 9 9 100 0.017 ^ 0.010 ^ NT -

Appendix E. Page 34 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Green Beans 202 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.008 - 0.010 NT -

Mushrooms (V-63) 184 63 34.2 0.005 - 0.18 0.0029 - 0.010 NT -

Nectarines 359 4 1.1 0.011 - 0.022 0.010 ^ 5.0 -

Oranges 745 14 1.9 0.011 - 0.040 0.010 ^ 10.0 -

Peaches 529 11 2.1 0.005 - 0.024 0.0029 - 0.003 20.0 -

Pineapples 730 8 1.1 0.017 ^ 0.010 ^ 10.0 -

Potatoes (V-8) 733 8 1.1 0.013 - 0.099 0.008 - 0.010 NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned (V-2) 181 2 1.1 0.013 - 0.070 0.008 - 0.010 NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.010 - 0.015 NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 11 3 0.021 - 0.055 0.020 ^ 10.0 -

TOTAL 7,664 141

Phorate (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.014 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.011 - 0.014 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.011 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.0018 - 0.011 NT -

Celery 736 0 0.001 - 0.011 NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.002 - 0.011 NT -

Green Beans 707 0 0.001 - 0.011 0.1 0.1

Lettuce 554 0 0.011 - 0.012 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0018 - 0.011 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.011 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.011 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0018 - 0.002 NT -

Pineapples 730 0 0.006 - 0.011 NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.011 - 0.012 0.5 0.2

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.011 - 0.012 0.1 0.05

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0038 - 0.011 NT -

TOTAL 7,524 0

Phorate oxygen analog (metabolite of Phorate)

Carrots 524 0 0.001 - 0.0012 NT -

Cherries 207 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0012 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 - 0.0012 NT -

TOTAL 1,391 0

Phorate sulfone (metabolite of Phorate)

Apples 736 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.004 - 0.015 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Carrots (V-1) 739 1 0.1 0.007 ^ 0.0015 - 0.004 NT -

Celery 736 0 0.002 - 0.004 NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.002 - 0.004 NT -

Green Beans 707 0 0.002 - 0.004 0.1 0.1

Lettuce 554 0 0.004 - 0.024 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0015 - 0.004 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT -

Pineapples 730 0 0.004 - 0.017 NT -

Potatoes 733 13 1.8 0.007 - 0.053 0.004 - 0.024 0.5 0.2

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.004 - 0.012 0.1 0.05

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.004 - 0.012 NT -

TOTAL 7,524 14

Phorate sulfoxide (metabolite of Phorate)

Apples 736 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Bananas 513 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Carrots 524 0 0.0036 - 0.004 NT -

Cherries 207 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Appendix E. Page 35 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0036 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0036 - 0.004 NT -

TOTAL 2,640 0

Phosalone (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.019 ^ 10.0 5

Bananas 702 0 0.006 - 0.019 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.001 - 0.006 NT -

Celery 213 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.001 - 0.006 15.0 -

Grapes 705 0 0.040 ^ 10.0 -

Green Beans 202 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Lettuce 159 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0012 - 0.006 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 - 0.0012 15.0 -

Pineapples 213 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Potatoes 210 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.006 - 0.015 NT -

TOTAL 5,639 0

Phosmet (insecticide)

Apples 736 80 10.9 0.022 - 0.76 0.013 ^ 10.0 10

Bananas 702 0 0.005 - 0.013 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.005 ^ NT -

Carrots (V-9) 739 9 1.2 0.002 - 0.009 0.001 - 0.005 NT -

Celery (V-1) 736 1 0.1 0.020 ^ 0.005 - 0.0053 NT -

Cherries 286 5 1.7 0.002 - 0.038 0.001 - 0.005 10 -

Grapes 705 9 1.3 0.030 - 0.69 0.018 ^ 10 10

Green Beans 707 0 0.005 - 0.0053 NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.005 - 0.012 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0012 - 0.005 NT -

Nectarines 359 269 74.9 0.003 - 0.42 0.002 - 0.005 5 5

Oranges 745 0 0.002 - 0.005 5 5

Peaches 529 333 62.9 0.002 - 4.6 0.001 - 0.0012 10 10

Pineapples 213 0 0.005 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.005 - 0.012 0.1 0.05

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.005 - 0.012 0.5 0.05

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.005 - 0.0075 0.5 0.2

TOTAL 8,502 706

Phosphamidon (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.012 ^ 1 0.5

Bananas 702 0 0.012 ^ NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.012 ^ NT 0.2

Carrots 739 0 0.001 - 0.012 NT 0.2

Celery 213 0 0.012 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.001 - 0.012 NT 0.2

Green Beans 202 0 0.012 ^ NT 0.2

Lettuce 554 0 0.012 - 0.029 NT 0.1

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0012 - 0.012 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.012 ^ NT -

Oranges 745 0 0.002 - 0.012 NT 0.4

Peaches 529 0 0.001 - 0.0012 NT 0.2

Pineapples 213 0 0.012 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.012 - 0.029 NT 0.05

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.012 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.012 - 0.015 NT 0.2

TOTAL 6,383 0

Appendix E. Page 36 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Piperonyl butoxide (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.025 ^ 8.0 -

Bananas 173 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.0048 - 0.010 NT -

Celery 199 1 0.5 0.017 ^ 0.010 - 0.013 EX -

Cherries 286 1 0.3 0.53 ^ 0.0048 - 0.010 8.0 -

Grapes 705 0 0.014 ^ 8.0 -

Green Beans 707 0 0.010 - 0.020 8.0 -

Lettuce 123 1 0.8 0.15 ^ 0.010 ^ EX -

Mushrooms 184 10 5.4 0.008 - 0.81 0.0048 - 0.010 EX -

Nectarines 100 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Oranges 745 1 0.1 0.017 ^ 0.010 ^ 8.0 -

Peaches 529 0 0.0048 - 0.005 8.0 -

Pineapples 730 8 1.1 0.017 - 0.050 0.010 - 0.014 8.0 -

Potatoes 733 0 0.008 - 0.010 0.25 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.008 - 0.010 20.0 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.010 - 0.015 8.0 -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.020 ^ 8.0 -

TOTAL 7,632 22

Pirimicarb (insecticide)

Carrots 524 0 0.0096 - 0.010 NT -

Cherries 207 0 0.0096 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0096 ^ NT -

Peaches (V-2) 529 2 0.4 0.017 - 0.041 0.0096 - 0.010 NT 0.5

TOTAL 1,391 2

Pirimiphos methyl (insecticide)

Carrots 524 0 0.001 - 0.0012 NT 1

Cherries 207 0 0.001 ^ NT 2

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0012 ^ NT 5

Peaches 529 0 0.001 - 0.0012 NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.003 - 0.016 8.0 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.0038 ^ NT 0.05

TOTAL 1,703 0

Prallethrin (insecticide)

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0067 - 0.010 1.0 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.010 ^ 1.0 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.010 ^ 1.0 -

TOTAL 292 0

Procymidone (fungicide)

Bananas 189 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Carrots 215 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Celery 213 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Cherries 79 0 0.015 ^ NT 10

Grapes 705 0 0.014 ^ NT 5

Green Beans 202 0 0.015 ^ NT 1

Lettuce 159 0 0.015 ^ NT 5

Mushrooms 53 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Potatoes 210 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.015 ^ NT -

TOTAL 2,999 0

Profenofos (insecticide)

Carrots 524 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Cherries 207 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Appendix E. Page 37 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Mushrooms 131 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.011 ^ NT -

TOTAL 1,522 0

Prometryn (herbicide)

Bananas 189 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.0067 - 0.010 0.1 -

Celery 736 2 0.3 0.013 - 0.017 0.008 - 0.010 0.5 -

Cherries 286 0 0.0067 - 0.010 NT -

Green Beans 202 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Lettuce 159 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0067 - 0.010 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0067 - 0.007 NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Potatoes 210 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.010 ^ NT -

TOTAL 4,077 2

Pronamide (herbicide)

Apples 736 0 0.005 ^ 0.1 -

Bananas 702 0 0.005 - 0.007 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.007 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.006 - 0.007 NT -

Celery 213 0 0.007 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.006 - 0.007 0.1 -

Grapes 705 0 0.008 ^ 0.1 -

Green Beans (V-1) 202 1 0.5 0.012 ^ 0.007 ^ NT -

Lettuce 554 5 0.9 0.012 - 0.023 0.007 - 0.018 1.0 -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.006 - 0.007 NT -

Nectarines 359 0 0.002 - 0.007 0.1 -

Oranges 214 0 0.007 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.006 ^ 0.1 -

Pineapples 213 0 0.007 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.007 - 0.018 NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.007 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.007 - 0.0075 NT -

TOTAL 6,816 6

Propargite (insecticide)

Apples (V-1) 736 1 0.1 0.15 ^ 0.025 ^ NT 5

Bananas 702 0 0.020 - 0.025 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.020 - 0.025 NT -

Celery 217 0 0.014 - 0.020 NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.020 - 0.0245 NT -

Grapes 705 4 0.6 0.067 - 0.25 0.040 ^ 10 10

Green Beans 707 0 0.014 - 0.020 NT 20

Lettuce 554 0 0.008 - 0.020 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.020 - 0.0245 NT -

Nectarines 359 176 49 0.010 - 1.2 0.010 - 0.020 4 7

Oranges 745 0 0.010 - 0.020 5 5

Peaches (V-17) 529 17 3.2 0.041 - 0.85 0.0245 - 0.025 NT 7

Pineapples 213 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.008 - 0.020 0.1 0.1

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.008 - 0.020 0.1 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.015 - 0.020 NT -

TOTAL 7,983 198

Appendix E. Page 38 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Propetamphos (insecticide)

Mushrooms 18 0 0.003 ^ 0.1 -

Potatoes 18 0 0.003 ^ 0.1 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 36 0 0.003 ^ 0.1 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.003 ^ 0.1 -

TOTAL 126 0

Propiconazole (fungicide)

Bananas 513 0 0.025 ^ 0.2 0.1

Carrots 524 0 0.014 - 0.0144 NT -

Celery 523 53 10.1 0.037 - 0.13 0.022 ^ 5.0 -

Cherries 207 56 27.1 0.024 - 0.4 0.0144 ^ 1.0 1

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0144 ^ 0.1 -

Nectarines 259 21 8.1 0.005 - 0.051 0.005 ^ 1.0 1

Peaches 529 34 6.4 0.024 - 0.091 0.014 - 0.0144 1.0 1

Pineapples 517 0 0.030 ^ 0.1 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 127 0 0.016 ^ 0.1 -

TOTAL 3,330 164

Propiconazole I (isomer of Propiconazole)

Bananas 189 0 0.015 ^ 0.2 0.1

Broccoli 208 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Carrots 215 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Celery 213 20 9.4 0.025 - 0.11 0.015 ^ 5.0 -

Cherries 79 6 7.6 0.025 ^ 0.015 ^ 1.0 1

Green Beans 202 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Lettuce 159 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 53 0 0.015 ^ 0.1 -

Nectarines 100 0 0.015 ^ 1.0 1

Oranges 214 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.015 ^ 0.1 -

Potatoes 210 0 0.015 ^ NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.015 ^ 0.1 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.015 ^ NT -

TOTAL 2,163 26

Propiconazole II (isomer of Propiconazole)

Bananas 189 0 0.020 ^ 0.2 0.1

Broccoli 208 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Carrots 215 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Celery 213 21 9.9 0.033 - 0.16 0.020 ^ 5.0 -

Cherries 79 16 20.3 0.033 - 0.15 0.020 ^ 1.0 1

Green Beans 202 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Lettuce 159 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 53 0 0.020 ^ 0.1 -

Nectarines 100 0 0.020 ^ 1.0 1

Oranges 214 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.020 ^ 0.1 -

Potatoes 210 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.020 ^ 0.1 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.020 ^ NT -

TOTAL 2,163 37

Pyridaben (insecticide)

Apples 736 1 0.1 0.042 ^ 0.025 ^ 0.5 -

TOTAL 736 1

Pyriproxyfen (insecticide, growth regulator)

Apples 736 0 0.025 ^ 0.2 -

Bananas 513 0 0.025 ^ 0.10 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.015 ^ 0.10 -

TOTAL 1,380 0

Appendix E. Page 39 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Quintozene-PCNB (fungicide) (parent of HCB, PCA and PCB)

Apples 736 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.001 - 0.003 NT -

Broccoli 720 0 0.001 - 0.003 0.1 0.02

Carrots (V-4) 739 4 0.5 0.005 ^ 0.0029 - 0.003 NT -

Celery (V-1) 736 1 0.1 0.005 ^ 0.003 - 0.005 NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.0029 - 0.020 NT -

Green Beans 707 10 1.4 0.005 - 0.020 0.003 - 0.005 0.1 0.01

Lettuce 554 0 0.003 - 0.004 NT 3

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0029 - 0.003 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Peaches 517 0 0.0029 - 0.003 NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 10 1.4 0.005 - 0.050 0.003 - 0.004 0.1 0.2

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0015 - 0.003 NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.003 ^ 0.1 -

TOTAL 7,749 25

Resmethrin (insecticide)

Bananas 513 0 0.025 ^ 3.0 -

Carrots 509 0 0.0067 - 0.0224 3.0 -

Cherries 207 0 0.0067 ^ 3.0 -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0067 - 0.010 3.0 -

Peaches 518 0 0.0067 - 0.007 3.0 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.010 - 0.032 3.0 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.010 - 0.015 3.0 -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.060 ^ 3.0 -

TOTAL 2,666 0

Simazine (herbicide)

Apples 736 0 0.025 ^ 0.25 -

Bananas 702 0 0.010 - 0.025 0.2 -

Broccoli 155 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.0019 - 0.010 NT -

Celery 197 0 0.010 - 0.020 NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.0019 - 0.010 0.25 -

Grapes 705 0 0.022 ^ 0.25 -

Green Beans 202 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.010 - 0.018 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0019 - 0.010 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Oranges 745 0 0.010 ^ 0.25 -

Peaches 529 0 0.0019 - 0.002 0.25 -

Pineapples 177 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.010 - 0.018 NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.010 - 0.018 0.25 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.010 - 0.0113 NT -

TOTAL 7,110 0

Spinosad A (insecticide) (isomer of Spinosad)

Nectarines 259 35 13.5 0.006 - 0.029 0.006 ^ 0.2 -

Oranges 509 0 0.006 ^ 0.3 -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.015 ^ 0.4 -

Nectarines 259 1 0.4 0.006 ^ 0.006 ^ 0.2 -

Oranges 509 0 0.006 ^ 0.3 -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.015 ^ 0.4 -

TOTAL 2,274 36

Sulprofos (insecticide)

Carrots 524 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT -

Cherries 207 0 0.002 ^ NT -

Appendix E. Page 40 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0015 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT -

TOTAL 1,391 0

Tebuconazole (fungicide)

Bananas 702 0 0.020 - 0.025 0.05 0.05

Broccoli 208 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.019 - 0.020 NT -

Celery 177 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 73 25.5 0.032 - 0.61 0.0192 - 0.020 4.0 -

Grapes 705 41 5.8 0.038 - 0.34 0.023 ^ 5.0 -

Green Beans 202 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Lettuce 159 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0192 - 0.020 NT -

Nectarines 359 40 11.1 0.013 - 0.072 0.008 - 0.020 1.0 -

Oranges 214 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 20 3.8 0.032 - 0.15 0.019 - 0.0192 1.0 1

Pineapples 213 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Potatoes 210 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.020 - 0.023 NT -

TOTAL 5,126 174

Tebufenozide (insecticide)

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.010 ^ 2.0 -

TOTAL 131 0

Tecnazene (fungicide)

Carrots 524 0 0.0048 - 0.005 NT -

Cherries 190 0 0.0048 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 131 0 0.0048 ^ NT -

Peaches 447 0 0.0048 - 0.005 NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.0011 - 0.0012 NT -

TOTAL 1,423 0

Tefluthrin (insecticide)

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.010 ^ 0.06 -

TOTAL 54 0

TEPP (insecticide)

Carrots 524 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Cherries 207 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Peaches 517 0 0.003 ^ NT -

TOTAL 1,248 0

Terbacil (herbicide)

Apples 736 0 0.025 ^ 0.1 -

Bananas 657 0 0.020 - 0.025 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.006 - 0.020 NT -

Celery 195 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.006 - 0.020 NT -

Green Beans 202 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.018 - 0.020 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.006 - 0.020 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.006 ^ 0.1 -

Pineapples 195 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.018 - 0.020 NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.015 - 0.020 NT -

TOTAL 5,771 0

Appendix E. Page 41 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Terbufos (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.014 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.006 - 0.014 0.025 0.05

Broccoli 208 0 0.006 ^ NT 0.05

Carrots 739 0 0.001 - 0.006 NT -

Celery 736 0 0.001 - 0.006 NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.001 - 0.006 NT -

Green Beans 707 0 0.001 - 0.006 NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.006 - 0.015 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.001 - 0.006 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.006 - 0.015 NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.006 - 0.015 0.05 0.01

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0045 - 0.006 NT -

TOTAL 7,007 0

Terbufos sulfone (metabolite of Terbufos)

Apples 736 0 0.007 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.004 - 0.007 0.025 0.05

Broccoli 208 0 0.004 ^ NT 0.05

Carrots (V-4) 739 4 0.5 0.002 - 0.004 0.001 - 0.004 NT -

Celery 736 0 0.002 - 0.004 NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.001 - 0.004 NT -

Green Beans 707 0 0.002 - 0.004 NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.004 - 0.048 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0012 - 0.004 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 - 0.0012 NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.004 - 0.048 NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.004 - 0.018 0.05 0.01

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.004 - 0.0045 NT -

TOTAL 7,007 4

Tetrachlorvinphos (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.004 - 0.010 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Carrots (V-1) 739 1 0.1 0.026 ^ 0.0015 - 0.004 NT -

Celery 736 0 0.002 - 0.004 NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.002 - 0.004 NT -

Green Beans 707 0 0.002 - 0.004 NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.004 - 0.008 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0015 - 0.004 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Oranges 214 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0015 - 0.002 NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.004 - 0.008 NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.004 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 98 0 0.0038 - 0.026 NT -

TOTAL 6,793 1

Tetradifon (insecticide)

Apples 736 0 0.005 ^ 5 -

Bananas 702 0 0.005 - 0.011 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.011 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.0096 - 0.011 NT -

Celery 213 0 0.011 ^ NT -

Appendix E. Page 42 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Cherries 254 0 0.0096 - 0.011 5 -

Grapes 705 0 0.008 ^ 5 -

Green Beans 202 0 0.011 ^ NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.011 - 0.029 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0096 - 0.011 NT -

Nectarines 359 0 0.001 - 0.011 5 -

Oranges 745 0 0.001 - 0.011 2 -

Peaches 488 0 0.0096 - 0.064 5 -

Pineapples 213 0 0.011 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.011 - 0.029 NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.011 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.0038 - 0.011 NT -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.0045 ^ 1.0 -

TOTAL 7,643 0

Tetrahydrophthalimide-THPI (metabolite of Captafol and Captan)

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.015 ^ 2.0 -

TOTAL 131 0

Tetramethrin (insecticide)

Sweet Peas, Canned 131 0 0.015 ^ - -

TOTAL 131 0

Thiabendazole (fungicide)

Apples 736 475 64.5 0.049 - 5.3 0.030 ^ 10.0 10

Bananas 702 275 39.2 0.050 - 0.36 0.030 ^ 3.0 5

Broccoli 208 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.0168 - 0.030 10 -

Celery 177 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.0168 - 0.030 NT -

Grapes 705 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Green Beans (V-1) 202 1 0.5 0.33 ^ 0.030 ^ NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.030 - 0.045 NT -

Mushrooms 184 53 28.8 0.028 - 2.0 0.0168 - 0.030 40.0 -

Nectarines 100 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Oranges 745 280 37.6 0.010 - 0.78 0.010 - 0.050 10 10

Peaches (V-18) 529 18 3.4 0.028 - 2.3 0.0168 - 0.017 NT -

Pineapples 213 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 30 4.1 0.050 - 1.3 0.030 - 0.045 10.0 15

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.030 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.030 ^ NT -

TOTAL 6,921 1,132

Thiobencarb (herbicide)

Bananas 154 0 0.010 - 0.020 NT -

Broccoli 190 0 0.010 - 0.020 NT -

Carrots 161 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Celery 736 0 0.015 - 0.020 0.2 -

Cherries 67 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Green Beans 184 0 0.010 - 0.020 NT -

Lettuce 70 0 0.010 ^ 0.2 -

Mushrooms 53 0 0.010 - 0.020 NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Oranges 143 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Pineapples 159 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Potatoes 120 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.020 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.010 ^ NT -

TOTAL 2,245 0

Tralomethrin (insecticide)

Sweet Peas, Canned 65 0 0.015 ^ 0.02 -

TOTAL 65 0

Appendix E. Page 43 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Tri-Allate (herbicide)

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.010 - 0.015 0.05 -

TOTAL 239 0

Triadimefon (fungicide)

Apples 736 0 0.006 ^ 1.0 -

Bananas 702 0 0.006 - 0.025 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.025 ^ NT -

Carrots 739 0 0.003 - 0.025 NT -

Celery 213 0 0.025 ^ NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.003 - 0.025 NT -

Grapes 705 0 0.007 - 0.010 1.0 0.5

Green Beans 202 0 0.025 ^ NT -

Lettuce 554 0 0.023 - 0.025 NT -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.003 - 0.025 NT -

Nectarines 359 0 0.006 - 0.025 4.0 -

Oranges 214 0 0.025 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.003 ^ NT -

Pineapples 730 32 4.4 0.012 - 0.017 0.007 - 0.025 3.0 2

Potatoes 733 0 0.023 - 0.025 NT -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.025 ^ NT 0.01

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.011 - 0.025 NT 0.05

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.015 ^ 0.05 2

TOTAL 7,387 32

Trifluralin (herbicide)

Apples 736 0 0.006 ^ NT -

Bananas 702 0 0.006 - 0.017 NT -

Broccoli 720 0 0.004 - 0.017 NT -

Carrots 739 458 62 0.001 - 0.24 0.001 - 0.017 1.0 -

Celery 736 0 0.017 - 0.068 0.05 -

Cherries 286 0 0.001 - 0.017 0.05 -

Grapes 705 0 0.030 ^ 0.05 -

Green Beans 202 0 0.017 ^ 0.05 -

Lettuce 554 0 0.008 - 0.017 0.05 -

Mushrooms 184 0 0.001 - 0.017 NT -

Nectarines 359 0 0.010 - 0.017 0.05 -

Oranges 745 0 0.005 - 0.017 0.05 -

Peaches 529 0 0.001 ^ 0.05 -

Pineapples 195 0 0.017 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.008 - 0.017 0.05 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.017 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.015 - 0.017 0.05 -

Tomato Paste, Canned 369 0 0.020 ^ 0.05 -

TOTAL 8,733 458

Vernolate (herbicide)

Bananas 137 0 0.050 ^ NT -

Broccoli 137 0 0.050 ^ NT -

Carrots 143 0 0.050 ^ NT -

Celery 177 0 0.050 ^ NT -

Cherries 67 0 0.050 ^ NT -

Green Beans 133 0 0.050 ^ NT -

Lettuce 70 0 0.050 ^ NT -

Mushrooms 53 0 0.050 ^ NT -

Nectarines 100 0 0.050 ^ NT -

Oranges 108 0 0.050 ^ NT -

Pineapples 108 0 0.050 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.016 - 0.050 0.1 -

Sweet Corn, Canned 181 0 0.016 - 0.050 0.1 -

Sweet Peas, Canned 54 0 0.050 ^ NT -

TOTAL 2,201 0

Appendix E. Page 44 of 45
Pesticide / Commodity

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detection

% of Samples 

with Detections

Values 

Detected, 

ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL, 

ppm

Vinclozolin (fungicide)

Apples 736 0 0.002 ^ NT 1

Bananas 702 0 0.002 - 0.010 NT -

Broccoli 208 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Carrots 725 0 0.0036 - 0.010 NT -

Celery (V-3) 736 3 0.4 0.012 - 0.034 0.007 - 0.010 NT -

Cherries 286 0 0.0036 - 0.010 25.0 5

Grapes (V-2) 705 2 0.3 0.015 ^ 0.009 ^ NT 5

Green Beans 707 38 5.4 0.012 - 0.57 0.007 - 0.010 2.0 2

Lettuce 554 5 0.9 0.023 - 0.049 0.010 - 0.014 10.0 5

Mushrooms 184 0 0.0036 - 0.010 NT -

Nectarines 359 0 0.002 - 0.010 25.0 -

Oranges 214 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Peaches 529 0 0.0036 - 0.004 25.0 5

Pineapples 213 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Potatoes 733 0 0.010 - 0.014 NT 0.1

Sweet Corn, Canned 54 0 0.010 ^ NT -

Sweet Peas, Canned 185 0 0.003 - 0.010 NT -

TOTAL 7,830 48

^ Only one distinct detected concentration or LOD value was reported for the pair.

NT No tolerance level was set for that pesticide/commodity pair.

AL Numbers shown are Action Levels established by FDA and Codex Extraneous Maximum Residue Levels (EMRLs) for some

pesticides. Under FQPA, responsibility for establishing tolerances in lieu of action levels has been transferred to EPA. In the

interim, action levels are used.

EX Exempt from tolerance application.

(V) Residue was found where no tolerance was established by EPA. Following "V" are the number of occurrences.

(X) Residue was found which exceeds EPA tolerance or FDA action level. Following "X" are the number of occurrences.

Appendix E. Page 45 of 45
Appendix F 

Distribution of Residues by Pesticide 

in Rice

Appendix F shows residue detections for all rice compounds tested, including range of 

values detected, range of Limits of Detection (LODs), and Environmental Protection Agency 

(EPA) and Codex Maximum Residue Limit/Extraneous Maximum Residue Limit (MRL/EMRL) 

tolerance references for each pair. 

In 2001, PDP analyzed 689 rice samples. A total of 214 samples (31percent) were 

reported with residue detections. All residue detections were much lower than the established 

tolerances.

Codex MRLs represent toxicological pesticide residue levels, based on Acceptable 

Daily Intakes (ADIs) permitted by the Joint (Food and Agriculture/World Health OrganizationFAO/WHO) Meeting on Pesticide Residues (JMPR). The JMPR is an independently

appointed panel of expert scientists. Similarly, EMRLs represent acceptable levels of 

persistent pesticides in the environment which are no longer registered for use in agriculture.

MRLs/EMRLs used in this appendix are values of pesticides and their metabolites, for 

the commodities either individually or part of a commodity group as they appear in the second 

addition of Volume B of the Codex Alimentarius Publication. 
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppm LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL 

ppm

Aldicarb 689 0.009 ^ NT -

Aldicarb sulfone 689 0.011 ^ NT -

Aldicarb sulfoxide 689 0.011 ^ NT -

Carbaryl 436 11 2.5 0.010 - 0.038 0.006 ^ 5.0 5

Carbofuran 689 0.012 ^ 0.2 -

Carboxin 651 0.008 ^ 0.2 -

Chlorpyrifos methyl 689 3 0.4 0.003 ^ 0.002 ^ 6.0 0.1

Clomazone 689 0.003 ^ 0.02 -

DDE p,p' 689 0.004 ^ 0.5 0.1

Dieldrin 689 0.008 ^ 0.02 -

Dimethomorph 689 0.007 ^ 0.05 -

Disulfoton 669 0.004 ^ 0.75 0.5

Disulfoton sulfone 669 0.013 ^ 0.75 0.5

Fenvalerate 689 0.008 - 0.012 0.05 2

Fludioxonil 669 0.006 ^ 0.02 -

Fluridone 633 0.004 ^ 0.1 -

Flutolanil (fungicide) 669 1 0.1 0.003 ^ 0.002 ^ 7.0 -

Heptachlor epoxide 689 0.004 ^ 0.01 0.02

3-Hydroxycarbofuran 689 0.013 ^ 0.2 -

Iprodione 689 0.010 ^ 10.0 -

Lambda cyhalothrin 610 0.006 ^ 1.0 -

Lindane-BHC gamma 669 0.008 ^ 0.1 -

Malathion 689 76 11 0.008 - 0.037 0.005 ^ 8.0 8

Malathion oxygen analog 669 0.006 ^ NT -

Metalaxyl 689 0.025 ^ 0.1 5

Methomyl 669 0.009 ^ NT -

Methoxychlor p,p' 689 19 2.8 0.017 ^ 0.010 ^ 2.0 -

Metolachlor 669 0.003 ^ 0.1 -

Molinate 198 0.008 ^ 0.1 -

Oxadixyl 689 3 0.4 0.033 ^ 0.020 ^ 0.1 -

Oxamyl 689 0.018 ^ NT -

Parathion ethyl 689 0.036 ^ 1 -

APPENDIX F. DISTRIBUTION OF RESIDUES BY PESTICIDE IN RICE

Appendix F. Page 1 of 2
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppm LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

Codex 

MRL/EMRL 

ppm

Parathion oxygen analog 689 0.040 ^ NT -

Pendimethalin 689 0.009 ^ 0.1 -

Piperonyl butoxide 689 122 17.7 0.033 - 0.080 0.020 ^ 20 -

Propanil 689 0.002 - 0.004 2 -

Propetamphos 649 0.004 ^ 0.1 -

Propiconazole 669 2 0.3 0.028 ^ 0.017 ^ 0.1 -

Propoxur 649 0.004 ^ - -

TCMTB (fungicide) 572 0.010 ^ 0.1 -

Thiobencarb 689 0.005 ^ 0.2 -

^ = Only one distinct detected concentration or LOD value was reported for the pair.

NT = No tolerance level was set for that pesticide/commodity pair.

AL = Numbers shown are Action Levels established by FDA and Codex Extraneous Maximum Residue Levels

 (EMRLs) for some pesticides. Under FQPA, responsibility for establishing tolerances in lieu of action

 levels has been transferred to EPA. In the interim, action levels are used.

Appendix F. Page 2 of 2
Appendix G 

Distribution of Residues by Pesticide 

in Poultry

Appendix G shows residue detections for all poultry compounds tested, including range 

of values detected, range of Limits of Detection (LODs), and Environmental Protection Agency 

(EPA) and Codex Maximum Residue Limit/Extraneous Maximum Residue Limit (MRL/EMRL) 

tolerance references for each pair. 

In 2001, poultry tissue samples were analyzed which included 155 adipose samples, 

155 liver samples, and 154 muscle samples. No residues were detected in any of the poultry 

sample analyzed.

Codex MRLs represent toxicological pesticide residue levels, based on Acceptable 

Daily Intakes (ADIs) permitted by the Joint (Food and Agriculture/World Health OrganizationFAO/WHO) Meeting on Pesticide Residues (JMPR). The JMPR is an independently

appointed panel of expert scientists. Similarly, EMRLs represent acceptable levels of 

persistent pesticides in the environment which are no longer registered for use in agriculture.

MRLs/EMRLs used in this appendix are values of pesticides and their metabolites, for 

the commodities either individually or part of a commodity group as they appear in the second 

addition of Volume B of the Codex Alimentarius Publication. 
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppb LODs, ppb

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppb

Codex 

MRL/EMRL 

ppb

Acephate

 Poultry, Adipose 155 6.9 ^ 100 100

 Poultry, Liver 155 6.9 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 6.9 ^ 100 100

Aldicarb

 Poultry, Liver 155 3.6 ^ NT -

Aldicarb sulfone 

 Poultry, Liver 155 2.2 ^ NT -

Aldicarb sulfoxide

 Poultry, Liver 155 3.5 ^ NT -

Atrazine

 Poultry, Adipose 155 6.8 ^ 20 -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 6.8 ^ 20 -

Azinphos methyl

 Poultry, Adipose 155 9.8 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Liver 155 9.8 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 9.8 ^ NT -

Azinphos methyl oxygen analog (metabolite of Azinphos methyl)

 Poultry, Adipose 155 29.5 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Liver 155 29.5 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 30 ^ NT -

BHC alpha

 Poultry, Adipose 155 2.5 ^ 300 -

BHC beta

 Poultry, Adipose 155 4.8 ^ 300 -

Bifenthrin

 Poultry, Muscle 154 0.6 ^ 50 50

Captan

 Poultry, Adipose 155 30.7 ^ NT -

Carbaryl

 Poultry, Liver 155 3.5 ^ NT -

Carbofuran

 Poultry, Liver 155 6.1 ^ NT -

Carbophenothion

 Poultry, Adipose 155 8.1 ^ NT -

APPENDIX G. DISTRIBUTION OF RESIDUES BY PESTICIDE IN POULTRY

Appendix G. Page 1 of 8
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppb LODs, ppb

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppb

Codex 

MRL/EMRL 

ppb

Chlordane cis

 Poultry, Adipose 155 2.6 ^ 300 AL 500

Chlordane trans

 Poultry, Adipose 155 2.3 ^ 300 AL 500

Chlorfenvinphos alpha

 Poultry, Adipose 155 11.9 ^ 5 -

Chlorpropham

 Poultry, Adipose 155 10.3 ^ NT ---

 Poultry, Muscle 154 10 ^ NT ---

Chlorpyrifos

 Poultry, Adipose 155 9.8 ^ 100 100

 Poultry, Liver 155 9.8 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 9.8 ^ 100 100

Chlorpyrifos methyl

 Poultry, Adipose 155 7.0 ^ 500 50

 Poultry, Liver 155 7.0 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 7.0 ^ 500 50

Chlorpyrifos methyl oxygen analog (metabolite of Chlorpyrifos methyl)

 Poultry, Adipose 155 18.1 ^ 500 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 18.1 ^ NT -

Coumaphos

 Poultry, Adipose 155 8.8 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Liver 155 8.8 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 8.8 ^ NT -

Coumaphos oxygen analog

 Poultry, Adipose 155 13.9 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Liver 155 13.9 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 14 ^ NT -

Cyfluthrin

 Poultry, Muscle 154 3.0 ^ 10 -

DDD p,p'

 Poultry, Adipose 155 3.5 ^ 5000 AL

-

DDE p,p'

 Poultry, Adipose 155 2.4 ^ 5000 AL

-

DDT p,p'

 Poultry, Adipose 155 6.9 ^ 5000 AL

-

Appendix G. Page 2 of 8
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppb LODs, ppb

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppb

Codex 

MRL/EMRL 

ppb

Diazinon

 Poultry, Adipose 155 9.4 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Liver 155 9.4 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 9.4 ^ NT 20

Diazinon oxygen analog

 Poultry, Adipose 155 10.4 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Liver 155 10.4 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 10 ^ NT -

Dichlorvos-DDVP

 Poultry, Adipose 155 6.3 ^ 50 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 6.3 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 6.3 ^ 50 50

Dicofol p,p'

 Poultry, Adipose 155 19.1 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 1.6 ^ NT 100

Dieldrin

 Poultry, Adipose 155 2.9 ^ 300 AL 200

Difenoconazole (fungicide)

 Poultry, Muscle 154 3.0 ^ 50 -

Dimethoate

 Poultry, Adipose 155 7.6 ^ 20 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 7.7 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 7.6 ^ 20 -

Endosulfan I

 Poultry, Adipose 155 2.7 ^ NT -

Endosulfan II

 Poultry, Adipose 155 3.0 ^ NT -

Endosulfan sulfate

 Poultry, Adipose 155 3.7 ^ NT -

Endrin

 Poultry, Adipose 155 3.8 ^ NT 100

Esfenvalerate

 Poultry, Muscle 154 3.0 ^ 30 -

Ethalfluralin

 Poultry, Adipose 155 3.0 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 1.2 ^ NT -

Appendix G. Page 3 of 8
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppb LODs, ppb

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppb

Codex 

MRL/EMRL 

ppb

Ethion

 Poultry, Adipose 155 4.7 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Liver 155 4.7 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 4.7 ^ NT -

Ethion di oxon

 Poultry, Adipose 155 8.3 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Liver 155 8.3 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 8.3 ^ NT -

Ethion mono oxon

 Poultry, Adipose 155 5.4 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Liver 155 5.4 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 5.4 ^ NT -

Etridiazole (fungicide)

 Poultry, Adipose 155 5.2 ^ 100 -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 2.7 ^ 100 -

Fenitrothion

 Poultry, Adipose 155 10.3 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Liver 155 10.3 ^ NT -

Fenpropathrin

 Poultry, Muscle 154 0.7 ^ 50 20

Fenthion

 Poultry, Adipose 155 10.2 ^ 100 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 10.2 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 10 ^ 100 -

Fenthion sulfone (metabolite of Fenthion)

 Poultry, Adipose 155 8.6 ^ 100 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 8.6 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 8.6 ^ 100 -

Fenvalerate

 Poultry, Muscle 154 1.0 ^ NT -

Fluvalinate (insecticide)

 Poultry, Muscle 154 2.3 ^ 10 -

Heptachlor

 Poultry, Adipose 155 2.8 ^ 200 AL 200

Heptachlor epoxide

 Poultry, Adipose 155 2.7 ^ 200 AL 200

Hexachlorobenzene-HCB

 Poultry, Adipose 155 1.3 ^ NT -

Appendix G. Page 4 of 8
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppb LODs, ppb

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppb

Codex 

MRL/EMRL 

ppb

3-Hydroxycarbofuran

 Poultry, Liver 155 4.8 ^ NT -

Iprodione

 Poultry, Adipose 155 41.6 ^ 3500 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 41.6 ^ 5000 -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 2.7 ^ 1000 -

Isofenphos (insecticide)

 Poultry, Adipose 155 11.6 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Liver 155 11.6 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 12 ^ NT -

Lindane-BHC gamma

 Poultry, Adipose 155 2.0 ^ 4000 700

Linuron

 Poultry, Adipose 155 33.4 ^ NT -

Malathion

 Poultry, Adipose 155 12.1 ^ 4000 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 12.1 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 12 ^ 4000 -

Malathion oxygen analog

 Poultry, Adipose 155 12.9 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Liver 155 12.9 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 13 ^ NT -

Methamidophos

 Poultry, Adipose 155 8.7 ^ 100 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 8.7 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 8.7 ^ 100 -

Methidathion

 Poultry, Adipose 155 10.4 ^ 50 20

 Poultry, Liver 155 10.4 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 10 ^ 50 20

Methiocarb

 Poultry, Liver 155 3.8 ^ NT -

Methomyl

 Poultry, Liver 155 2.9 ^ NT -

Methoxychlor p,p'

 Poultry, Adipose 155 12.9 ^ NT -

Appendix G. Page 5 of 8
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppb LODs, ppb

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppb

Codex 

MRL/EMRL 

ppb

Metribuzin

 Poultry, Adipose 155 2.6 ^ 700 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 2.6 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 1.5 ^ 700 -

Myclobutanil

 Poultry, Adipose 155 29.9 ^ 20 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 29.9 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 1.6 ^ 20 10

Nonachlor cis (insecticide)

 Poultry, Adipose 155 2.7 ^ 300 -

Nonachlor trans

 Poultry, Adipose 155 2.9 ^ 300 -

Omethoate

 Poultry, Adipose 155 13.5 ^ 20 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 13.5 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 14 ^ 20 -

Oxychlordane

 Poultry, Adipose 155 2.7 ^ 300 AL 500

Oxyfluorfen

 Poultry, Adipose 155 3.3 ^ 50 -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 0.7 ^ 50 -

Parathion

 Poultry, Adipose 155 10.4 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Liver 155 10.4 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 10 ^ NT -

Parathion methyl

 Poultry, Adipose 155 9.4 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Liver 155 9.4 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 9.4 ^ NT -

Parathion methyl oxygen analog

 Poultry, Adipose 155 4.0 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Liver 155 4.0 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 4.0 ^ NT -

Parathion oxygen analog

 Poultry, Adipose 155 10.9 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Liver 155 10.9 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 11 ^ NT -

Appendix G. Page 6 of 8
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppb LODs, ppb

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppb

Codex 

MRL/EMRL 

ppb

Permethrin cis

 Poultry, Adipose 155 30.2 ^ 150 -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 2.0 ^ 50 100

Permethrin trans

 Poultry, Adipose 155 10.3 ^ 150 -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 30 ^ 50 100

Phorate

 Poultry, Adipose 155 7.0 ^ 50 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 7.0 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 7.0 ^ 50 -

Phorate oxygen analog

 Poultry, Adipose 155 6.3 ^ 50 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 6.3 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 6.3 ^ 50 -

Phorate sulfone

 Poultry, Adipose 155 8.6 ^ 50 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 8.6 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 8.6 ^ 50 -

Phorate sulfoxide

 Poultry, Adipose 155 16.7 ^ 50 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 16.7 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 17 ^ 50 -

Phosalone

 Poultry, Adipose 155 8.8 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Liver 155 8.8 ^ NT -

Phosmet

 Poultry, Adipose 155 9.0 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Liver 155 9.0 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 9.0 ^ NT -

Pirimiphos methyl

 Poultry, Adipose 155 9.6 ^ 200 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 9.6 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 9.6 ^ 2000 -

Profenofos

 Poultry, Adipose 155 9.3 - 10.7 50 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 9.3 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 9.3 ^ 50 -

Pronamide

 Poultry, Adipose 155 5.7 ^ 20 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 5.7 ^ 200 -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 1.4 ^ 20 -

Appendix G. Page 7 of 8
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppb LODs, ppb

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppb

Codex 

MRL/EMRL 

ppb

Propargite

 Poultry, Adipose 155 33 ^ 100 100

 Poultry, Liver 155 33 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 33 ^ 100 100

Propham (herbicide)

 Poultry, Liver 155 5.6 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 5.6 ^ NT -

Propiconazole

 Poultry, Adipose 155 5.7 ^ 100 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 15.4 ^ 200 -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 1.0 ^ 100 50

Simazine

 Poultry, Adipose 155 13.4 ^ 20 -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 13 ^ 20 -

Sulprofos

 Poultry, Muscle 154 15 ^ NT -

Tetrachlorvinphos

 Poultry, Adipose 155 8.6 ^ 750 -

 Poultry, Liver 155 8.6 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 8.6 ^ NT -

Thiobencarb

 Poultry, Liver 155 6.4 ^ NT -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 6.4 ^ 200 -

Triadimefon

 Poultry, Adipose 155 5.2 ^ 40 -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 0.4 ^ 40 50

Triadimenol (fungicide)

 Poultry, Adipose 155 14.4 ^ 10 -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 14 ^ 10 50

Triflumizole (fungicide)

 Poultry, Adipose 155 10.8 ^ 50 -

 Poultry, Muscle 154 1.0 ^ 50 -

^ = Only one distinct LOD value was reported for the pair.

NT = No tolerance level was set for that pesticide/commodity pair.

AL = Numbers shown are Action Levels established by FDA and Codex Extraneous Maximum Residue Levels

 (EMRLs) for some pesticides. Under FQPA, responsibility for establishing tolerances in lieu of action

 levels has been transferred to EPA. In the interim, action levels are used.

Appendix G. Page 8 of 8
Appendix H 

Distribution of Residues by Pesticide 

in Beef

Appendix H shows residue detections for all beef compounds tested, including range of 

values detected, range of Limits of Detection (LODs), and Environmental Protection Agency 

(EPA) and Codex Maximum Residue Limit/Extraneous Maximum Residue Limit (MRL/EMRL) 

tolerance references for each pair. 

In 2001, beef tissue samples were analyzed which included 291 adipose samples, 311

liver samples, and 309 muscle samples. Of the 291 adipose samples analyzed, a total of 173

samples (59 percent) were reported with residue detections. No residues were detected in 

the 311 liver samples analyzed. Of the 309 muscle sample analyzed, only 1 sample was 

reported with a residue detection. All of the residue detections in beef samples were below 

the established EPA tolerance levels. 

Codex MRLs represent toxicological pesticide residue levels, based on Acceptable 

Daily Intakes (ADIs) permitted by the Joint (Food and Agriculture/World Health OrganizationFAO/WHO) Meeting on Pesticide Residues (JMPR). The JMPR is an independently

appointed panel of expert scientists. Similarly, EMRLs represent acceptable levels of 

persistent pesticides in the environment which are no longer registered for use in agriculture.

MRLs/EMRLs used in this appendix are values of pesticides and their metabolites, for 

the commodities either individually or part of a commodity group as they appear in the second

addition of Volume B of the Codex Alimentarius Publication. 

. 
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppb LODs, ppb

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppb

Codex 

MRL/EMRL 

ppb

Acephate

 Beef, Adipose 291 1.8 ^ 100 100

 Beef, Liver 311 1.8 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.8 ^ 100 100

Aldicarb

 Beef, Adipose 270 18 ^ 10 -

 Beef, Liver 311 4.5 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 285 4.5 ^ 10 10

Aldicarb sulfone 

 Beef, Adipose 270 18 ^ 10 -

 Beef, Liver 311 4.5 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 285 4.5 ^ 10 10

Aldicarb sulfoxide

 Beef, Adipose 270 18 ^ 10 -

 Beef, Liver 311 4.5 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 285 4.5 ^ 10 10

Amitraz (insecticide)

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.5 ^ 50 50

Atrazine

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.1 ^ 20 -

Azinphos methyl

 Beef, Adipose 291 3.2 ^ NT -

 Beef, Liver 311 3.2 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 3.2 ^ NT -

Azinphos methyl oxygen analog (metabolite of Azinphos methyl)

 Beef, Adipose 291 24 ^ NT -

 Beef, Liver 311 24 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 24 ^ NT -

BHC alpha

 Beef, Adipose 291 3.3 ^ 300 AL

-

BHC beta

 Beef, Adipose 291 0.7 ^ 300 AL-

Bifenthrin

 Beef, Adipose 291 0.9 ^ 1000 500

 Beef, Muscle 309 0.4 ^ 500 500

Captan

 Beef, Adipose 291 5.0 ^ 50 -

Carbaryl

 Beef, Adipose 270 14 ^ 100 -

 Beef, Liver 311 3.6 ^ 1000 -

 Beef, Muscle 285 3.6 ^ 100 200

APPENDIX H. DISTRIBUTION OF RESIDUES BY PESTICIDE IN BEEF

Appendix H. Page 1 of 9
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppb LODs, ppb

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppb

Codex 

MRL/EMRL 

ppb

Carbofuran

 Beef, Adipose 270 24 ^ 20 50

 Beef, Liver 311 6.0 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 285 6.0 ^ 20 50

Carbophenothion

 Beef, Adipose 291 1.8 ^ NT -

 Beef, Liver 311 1.8 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.8 ^ NT -

Chlordane cis

 Beef, Adipose 291 1 0.3 0.7 ^ 0.4 ^ 300 AL 50

Chlordane trans

 Beef, Adipose 291 1 0.3 2.5 ^ 1.5 ^ 300 AL 50

Chlorfenvinphos alpha

 Beef, Adipose 291 3.2 ^ 200 AL-

 Beef, Liver 311 3.2 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 3.2 ^ NT -

Chlorpropham

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.4 ^ 50 -

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.4 ^ 50 -

Chlorpyrifos

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.8 ^ 300 2000

 Beef, Liver 311 2.8 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.8 ^ 50 2000

Chlorpyrifos methyl

 Beef, Adipose 291 1.8 ^ 500 50

 Beef, Liver 311 1.8 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.8 ^ 500 50

Chlorpyrifos methyl oxygen analog (metabolite of Chlorpyrifos methyl)

 Beef, Adipose 291 7.6 ^ 500 -

 Beef, Liver 311 7.6 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 7.6 ^ 500 -

Coumaphos

 Beef, Adipose 291 3.0 ^ 1000 -

 Beef, Liver 311 3.0 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 3.0 ^ 1000 -

Coumaphos oxygen analog

 Beef, Adipose 291 12 ^ 1000 -

 Beef, Liver 311 12 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 12 ^ 1000 -

Cyfluthrin

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.5 ^ 1000 -

 Beef, Muscle 309 6.2 ^ 400 -

Appendix H. Page 2 of 9
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppb LODs, ppb

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppb

Codex 

MRL/EMRL 

ppb

Cypermethrin

 Beef, Adipose 291 3.9 ^ 50 200

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.2 ^ 50 200

DDD p,p'

 Beef, Adipose 291 0.8 ^ 5000 AL 5000

DDE p,p'

 Beef, Adipose 291 147 50.5 4.5 - 129 2.7 ^ 5000 AL 5000

DDT p,p'

 Beef, Adipose 291 1 0.3 4.3 ^ 1.1 ^ 5000 AL 5000

DEF-Tribufos

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.0 ^ 20 -

 Beef, Liver 311 2.0 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.0 ^ 20 -

Diazinon

 Beef, Adipose 291 1 0.3 11.3 ^ 1.8 ^ 700 700

 Beef, Liver 311 1.8 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1 0.3 3.0 ^ 1.8 ^ 700 700

Diazinon oxygen analog

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.4 ^ NT -

 Beef, Liver 311 2.4 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.4 ^ NT -

Dichlorvos-DDVP

 Beef, Adipose 291 1.0 ^ 20 -

 Beef, Liver 311 1.0 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.0 ^ 20 50

Dicofol p,p'

 Beef, Adipose 291 1.8 ^ NT 3000

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.5 ^ NT 3000

Dieldrin

 Beef, Adipose 291 50 17.1 2.2 - 11.4 1.3 ^ 300 AL 200

Difenoconazole (fungicide)

 Beef, Adipose 291 5.4 ^ 50 -

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.1 ^ 50 -

Dimethoate

 Beef, Adipose 291 1.8 ^ 20 -

 Beef, Liver 311 1.8 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.8 ^ 20 -

Endosulfan I

 Beef, Adipose 291 0.4 ^ 200 100

Endosulfan II

 Beef, Adipose 291 0.5 ^ 200 100

Appendix H. Page 3 of 9
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppb LODs, ppb

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppb

Codex 

MRL/EMRL 

ppb

Endosulfan sulfate

 Beef, Adipose 291 6 2.1 3.2 - 7.7 0.3 ^ 200 100

Endrin

 Beef, Adipose 291 0.9 ^ NT -

Esfenvalerate

 Beef, Adipose 291 3.8 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 8.0 ^ NT -

Ethalfluralin

 Beef, Adipose 291 5.2 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.8 ^ NT -

Ethion

 Beef, Adipose 291 1.2 ^ 2500 -

 Beef, Liver 311 1.2 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.2 ^ 2500 -

Ethion di oxon

 Beef, Adipose 291 5.8 ^ 2500 -

 Beef, Liver 311 5.8 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 5.8 ^ 2500 -

Ethion mono oxon

 Beef, Adipose 291 1.8 ^ 2500 -

 Beef, Liver 311 1.8 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.8 ^ 2500 -

Etridiazole 

 Beef, Adipose 291 4.1 ^ 100 -

 Beef, Muscle 309 3.2 ^ 100 -

Fenamiphos

 Beef, Adipose 291 3.8 ^ 50 -

 Beef, Liver 311 3.8 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 3.8 ^ 50 -

Fenamiphos sulfone

 Beef, Adipose 291 12 ^ 50 -

 Beef, Liver 311 12 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 12 ^ 50 -

Fenamiphos sulfoxide

 Beef, Adipose 291 24 ^ 50 -

 Beef, Liver 311 24 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 24 ^ 50 -

Fenitrothion

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.0 ^ NT 50

 Beef, Liver 311 2.0 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.0 ^ NT 50

Appendix H. Page 4 of 9
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppb LODs, ppb

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppb

Codex 

MRL/EMRL 

ppb

Fenpropathrin

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.4 ^ 1000 500

 Beef, Muscle 309 5.0 ^ 100 500

Fenthion

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.0 ^ 100 2000

 Beef, Liver 311 2.0 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.0 ^ 100 2000

Fenthion sulfone (metabolite of Fenthion)

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.0 ^ 100 2000

 Beef, Liver 311 2.0 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.0 ^ 100 2000

Fenvalerate

 Beef, Adipose 291 1.1 ^ 1500 1000

 Beef, Muscle 309 0.7 ^ 1500 1000

Fluvalinate (insecticide)

 Beef, Adipose 291 10 ^ 10 -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.7 ^ 10 -

Heptachlor

 Beef, Adipose 291 0.6 ^ 200 AL 200

Heptachlor epoxide

 Beef, Adipose 291 8 2.7 1.3 - 7.6 0.8 ^ 200 AL 200

Hexachlorobenzene-HCB

 Beef, Adipose 291 1.0 ^ NT -

3-Hydroxycarbofuran

 Beef, Adipose 270 24 ^ 20 50

 Beef, LIver 311 6.0 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 285 6.0 ^ 20 50

Iprodione

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.6 ^ 500 -

 Beef, Liver 311 7.7 ^ 3000 -

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.2 ^ 500 -

Isofenphos 

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.2 ^ NT -

 Beef, Liver 311 2.2 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.2 ^ NT -

Lindane-BHC gamma

 Beef, Adipose 291 2 0.7 3.3 ^ 2.0 ^ 7000 2000

Linuron

 Beef, Adipose 291 14 ^ 1000 -

Malathion

 Beef, Adipose 291 3.2 ^ 4000 -

 Beef, Liver 311 3.2 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 3.2 ^ 4000 -

Appendix H. Page 5 of 9
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppb LODs, ppb

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppb

Codex 

MRL/EMRL 

ppb

Malathion oxygen analog

 Beef, Adipose 291 6.0 ^ NT -

 Beef, Liver 311 6.0 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 6.0 ^ NT -

Methamidophos

 Beef, Adipose 291 1.2 ^ 100 10

 Beef, Liver 311 1.2 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.2 ^ 100 10

Methidathion

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.6 ^ 50 20

 Beef, Liver 311 2.6 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.6 ^ 50 -

Methiocarb

 Beef, Adipose 270 34 ^ NT -

 Beef, Liver 311 8.4 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 285 8.4 ^ NT 50

Methomyl

 Beef, Adipose 270 13 ^ NT -

 Beef, Liver 311 3.3 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 285 3.3 ^ NT 20

Methoxychlor p,p'

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.2 ^ 3000 -

Metribuzin

 Beef, Adipose 291 1.3 ^ 700 -

 Beef, Liver 311 4.5 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 0.6 ^ 700 -

Myclobutanil

 Beef, Adipose 291 3.4 ^ 50 -

 Beef, Liver 311 10 ^ 1000 -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.4 ^ 100 10

Nonachlor cis 

 Beef, Adipose 291 0.6 ^ 300 AL

-

Nonachlor trans

 Beef, Adipose 291 5.3 ^ 300 AL-

Omethoate

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.6 ^ 20 -

 Beef, Liver 311 2.6 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.6 ^ 20 -

Oxadiazon (herbicide)

 Beef, Adipose 291 0.8 ^ 10 -

 Beef, Liver 311 2.6 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 0.4 ^ 10 -

Oxychlordane

 Beef, Adipose 291 1 0.3 3.8 ^ 0.5 ^ 300 AL

-

Appendix H. Page 6 of 9
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppb LODs, ppb

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppb

Codex 

MRL/EMRL 

ppb

Oxydemeton methyl sulfone

 Beef, Adipose 291 7.6 ^ 10 -

 Beef, Liver 311 7.6 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 7.6 ^ 10 -

Oxyfluorfen

 Beef, Adipose 291 0.6 ^ 50 -

 Beef, Muscle 309 0.2 ^ 50 -

Parathion

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.2 ^ NT -

 Beef, Liver 311 2.2 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.2 ^ NT -

Parathion methyl

 Beef, Adipose 291 1.8 ^ NT -

 Beef, Liver 311 1.8 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.8 ^ NT -

Parathion methyl oxygen analog

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.8 ^ NT -

 Beef, Liver 311 2.8 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.8 ^ NT -

Parathion oxygen analog

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.4 ^ NT -

 Beef, Liver 311 2.4 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.4 ^ NT -

Permethrin cis

 Beef, Adipose 291 12 ^ 3000 1000

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.1 ^ 250 1000

Permethrin trans

 Beef, Adipose 291 12 ^ 3000 1000

Phorate

 Beef, Adipose 291 1.4 ^ 50 -

 Beef, Liver 311 1.4 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.4 ^ 50 50

Phorate oxygen analog

 Beef, Adipose 291 1.6 ^ 50 -

 Beef, Liver 311 1.6 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.6 ^ 50 50

Phorate sulfone

 Beef, Adipose 291 1.6 ^ 50 -

 Beef, Liver 311 1.6 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.6 ^ 50 50

Phorate sulfoxide

 Beef, Adipose 291 20 ^ 50 -

 Beef, Liver 311 20 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 20 ^ 50 50

Appendix H. Page 7 of 9
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppb LODs, ppb

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppb

Codex 

MRL/EMRL 

ppb

Phosalone

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.2 ^ NT -

 Beef, Liver 311 2.2 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.2 ^ NT -

Phosmet

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.4 ^ 200 1000

 Beef, Liver 311 2.4 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.4 ^ 200 1000

Pirimiphos methyl

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.0 ^ 200 -

 Beef, Liver 311 2.0 ^ 2000 -

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.0 ^ 200 50

Profenofos

 Beef, Adipose 291 2.4 ^ 50 -

 Beef, Liver 311 2.4 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 2.4 ^ 50 50

Pronamide

 Beef, Adipose 291 1.2 ^ 20 -

 Beef, Liver 311 12 ^ 400 -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.2 ^ 20 -

Propargite

 Beef, Adipose 291 24 ^ 100 100

 Beef, Liver 311 9.6 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 8.6 ^ 100 100

Propham 

 Beef, Liver 311 1.7 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.4 ^ NT -

Propiconazole

 Beef, Adipose 291 3.5 ^ 100 -

 Beef, Liver 311 1.3 ^ 2000 -

 Beef, Muscle 309 0.7 ^ 100 50

Simazine

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.5 ^ 20 -

Sulprofos

 Beef, Adipose 291 1.8 ^ NT -

 Beef, Liver 311 1.8 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.8 ^ NT -

Tetrachlorvinphos

 Beef, Adipose 291 3.0 ^ 1500 -

 Beef, Liver 311 3.0 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 3.0 ^ NT -

Thiobencarb

 Beef, Liver 311 7.3 ^ NT -

 Beef, Muscle 309 5.5 ^ 200 -

Appendix H. Page 8 of 9
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppb LODs, ppb

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppb

Codex 

MRL/EMRL 

ppb

Triadimefon

 Beef, Adipose 291 3.2 ^ 1000 -

 Beef, Muscle 309 1.0 ^ 1000 50

Triadimenol 

 Beef, Adipose 291 13 ^ 100 -

 Beef, Muscle 309 3.7 ^ 100 50

Triflumizole 

 Beef, Adipose 291 1.3 ^ 500 -

 Beef, Muscle 309 0.9 ^ 50 -

^ = Only one distinct concentration or LOD value was reported for the pair.

NT = No tolerance level was set for that pesticide/commodity pair.

AL = Numbers shown are Action Levels established by FDA and Codex Extraneous Maximum Residue Levels

 (EMRLs) for some pesticides. Under FQPA, responsibility for establishing tolerances in lieu of action

 levels has been transferred to EPA. In the interim, action levels are used.

Appendix H. Page 9 of 9
Appendix I 

Distribution of Residues by Pesticide 

in Drinking Water

Appendix I shows residue detections for all drinking water compounds tested, including 

range of values detected and range of Limits of Detection (LODs). The Environmental 

Protection Agency (EPA) National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) Maximum 

Contamination Levels (MCLs) and Health Advisory (HA) values are also shown. Units for 

LODs, MCLs, and HAs are shown in parts per trillion.

The MCLs are legally enforceable standards that apply to public water systems. The 

HAs are an estimate of acceptable drinking water levels for a chemical substance based on 

health effects information. Health Advisories are not legally enforceable Federal standards, 

but serve as technical guidance to assist Federal, State, and local officials. The values 

published are for lifetime HA, which is the concentration of a chemical in drinking water that is 

not expected to cause any adverse noncarcinogenic effects for a lifetime of exposure. 

In 2001, PDP analyzed 297 drinking water samples. A total of 145 samples (49

percent) were reported with residue detections. None of the residue detections exceeded the 

established MCLs or HAs.
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppt

Range of 

LODs, ppt

EPA MCL, 

ppt

EPA HAa

, 

ppt 

2 4 5 T 163 45 b 70,000

Acetochlor 154 49.5 b

Acetochlor ethanesulfonic acid (ESA) 77 300 b

Acetochlor oxanilic acid (OA) 137 300 b

Alachlor 288 5.0 - 25 2000

Alachlor ethanesulfonic acid (ESA) 79 3 3.8 499.5 b

300 b

Alachlor oxanilic acid (OA) 137 1 0.7 499.5 b

300 b

Aldicarb sulfone 134 60 b

7000 c7000 d

Aldicarb sulfoxide 134 20 b

7000 c7000 d

Atrazine 203 121 59.6 12.5 - 140 5.0 - 7.5 3000 200,000

Azinphos ethyl 85 16 b

Azinphos methyl 283 12 - 21

Bendiocarb 288 18.8 - 20

Benfluralin 134 13 - 25

Benomyl 92 11.3 b

Bentazon 100 1 1 18.8 b 11.3 - 37.5 200,000

Bifenthrin 134 13 - 25

Bromacil 100 97.5 b 90,000

Bromoxynil 163 11.3 b

Butachlor 162 5.3 b

Captan 134 100 b

Carbaryl 296 15 - 20 700,000

Carbofuran 296 20 - 22.5 40,000

Carbophenothion 283 5.3 - 10

Chlordane cis 288 2.3 - 50 2000

Chlordane trans 288 2.3 - 50 2000

Chlorfenvinphos beta 149 4.1 b

Chlorfenvinphos total 134 10 b

Chlorpyrifos 283 6.0 - 11 20,000

Chlorpyrifos methyl 283 10 - 11.3

Chlorpyrifos oxygen analog 134 20 b

Clopyralid 163 97.5 b

Coumaphos 283 3.8 - 26

Coumaphos oxygen analog 134 25 b

Cyanazine 154 24.8 b 1000

Cyfluthrin 134 100 - 200

Cypermethrin 134 100 - 200

APPENDIX I. DISTRIBUTION OF RESIDUES BY PESTICIDE IN DRINKING WATER

Appendix I. Page 1 of 5
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppt

Range of 

LODs, ppt

EPA MCL, 

ppt

EPA HAa, 

ppt 

DCPA-Dacthal 288 2.3 - 25 70,000

DCPA monoacid 70 450 b

DDD o,p' 154 3.8 b

DDD p,p' 154 3.8 b

DDE p,p' 288 7.5 - 50

DDT o,p' 154 3.8 b

DDT p,p' 154 3.8 b

DEF-Tribufos 283 3.8 - 14

Desethyl atrazine 154 75 48.7 41.3 - 220 24.8 b

Desisopropyl atrazine 154 64 41.6 16.3 - 73 9.8 - 32.5

Diazinon 283 1 0.4 10 b 6.0 - 7.5 600

Diazinon oxygen analog 283 1 0.4 40 b 6.0 - 9.0

Dichlobenil 154 45 b

Dichlorprop 92 5.3 b

Dichlorvos-DDVP 214 4.0 - 6.0

Dicloran 154 7.5 b

Dicofol p,p' 288 11.3 - 50

Dicrotophos 134 10 b

Dieldrin 288 10 - 50 2000

Dimethoate 283 5.3 - 6.0

Diphenamid 154 24 b

Disulfoton 283 6.0 - 7.0

Disulfoton sulfone 283 3.8 - 11

Endosulfan I 288 20 - 100

Endosulfan II 288 18.8 - 100

Endosulfan sulfate 288 10 - 50

Endrin 288 50 - 100 2000 2000

Esfenvalerate 134 20 - 100

Ethalfluralin 269 10 - 60

Ethion 283 2.3 - 6.0

Ethion mono oxon 283 3.8 - 7.0

Ethoprop 283 3.0 - 7.0

Fenamiphos 283 3.8 - 12 2000

Fenamiphos sulfone 134 22 b

Fenarimol 154 37.5 b

Fenitrothion 283 3.8 - 8.0

Fenitrothion oxygen analog 134 10 b

Fenthion 283 6.0 - 8.0

Fenthion-O analog 283 7.5 - 10

Appendix I. Page 2 of 5
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppt

Range of 

LODs, ppt

EPA MCL, 

ppt

EPA HAa, 

ppt 

Fenuron 100 22.5 b

Fenvalerate 134 20 - 100

Fludioxonil 154 37.5 b

Fonofos 283 3.8 - 5.0 10,000

Fonofos oxygen analog 149 2.3 b

Heptachlor epoxide 288 13 - 25 200

3-Hydroxycarbofuran 296 20 - 97.5

Imazamox 92 22.5 b

Imazapic 100 22.5 - 75

Imazapyr 154 22.5 b

Imidacloprid 100 22.5 b

Iprodione 154 30 b

Isofenphos 283 4.5 - 12

3-Ketocarbofuran 134 20 b

Lindane-BHC gamma 154 11.3 b 200

Linuron 154 112.5 b

Malathion 283 6.0 - 11 10,000

Malathion oxygen analog 203 1 0.5 15 b 6.0 - 9.0

MCPA 163 225 b

Metalaxyl 154 22.5 b

Methidathion 283 5.3 - 10

Methidathion oxygen analog 283 25 - 45

Methiocarb 134 20 b

Methomyl 134 20 b

Methoxychlor Total 154 7.5 b

40,000 d

Methoxychlor olefin 154 3.8 b

40,000 d

Methoxychlor p,p' 134 10 - 50 40,000 d

Metolachlor 203 102 50.2 10 - 79 5.0 - 6.0 100,000

Metolachlor ethanesulfonic acid (ESA) 83 19 22.9 499.5 - 2210 300 b

Metolachlor oxanilic acid (OA) 138 14 10.1 499.5 - 4420 300 b

Metribuzin 288 1 0.3 41.6 b 25 - 50 200,000

Mevinphos E 149 3.4 b

Mevinphos Total 134 10 b

Molinate 154 9.8 b

Monuron 100 97.5 b

Myclobutanil 288 11.3 - 100

Napropamide 288 24 - 100

Nicosulfuron 70 7.5 b

Norflurazon 154 18.8 b

Appendix I. Page 3 of 5
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppt

Range of 

LODs, ppt

EPA MCL, 

ppt

EPA HAa, 

ppt 

Norflurazon desmethyl 154 37.5 b

Oxadiazon 154 15 b

Oxadixyl 154 48.8 b

Oxamyl 134 20 b 200,000 200,000

Oxychlordane 288 7.5 - 100

Oxydemeton methyl sulfone 134 30 b

Oxyfluorfen 288 11.3 - 100

Parathion ethyl 283 7.0 - 7.5

Parathion methyl 283 4.5 - 6.0

Parathion methyl oxygen analog 283 9.0 - 9.8

Parathion oxygen analog 213 6.0 - 7.0

Pendimethalin 281 4.5 - 100

Permethrin trans 134 25 - 50

Phenthoate 154 15 b

Phorate 283 7.5 - 11

Phorate oxygen analog 292 3.0 - 5.3

Phorate sulfone 283 6.0 - 7.0

Phorate sulfoxide 149 15 b

Phosalone 283 4.5 - 16

Phosalone oxygen analog 134 20 b

Phosmet 134 15 b

Phosphamidon 283 10.5 - 12

Picloram 152 45 b 500,000 500,000

Piperonyl butoxide 154 18.8 b

Pirimicarb 154 37.5 b

Pirimiphos methyl 283 5.3 - 10

Profenofos 283 2.3 - 12

Prometon 288 10 - 50 100,000

Prometryn 134 10 - 50

Pronamide 288 13 - 25 50,000

Propachlor 288 5.3 - 25 90,000

Propanil 288 3 1 83.2 b 24.8 - 50

Propargite 288 90 - 200

Propetamphos 258 3.0 - 4.0

Propham 162 11.3 b 100,000

Propiconazole 154 37.5 b

Propiconazole I 134 50 - 100

Propiconazole II 134 50 - 100

Propoxur 288 13 - 25

Appendix I. Page 4 of 5
Pesticide

Total 

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

with 

Detections

% of 

Samples w/ 

Detections

Range of 

Values 

Detected, ppt

Range of 

LODs, ppt

EPA MCL, 

ppt

EPA HAa, 

ppt 

Quintozene-PCNB 135 1 0.7 39 b

11.3 b

Siduron 81 15 b

Simazine 288 44 15.3 12.5 - 93 7.5 - 50 4000 90,000

Sulfotep 282 1.5 - 4.0

Sulprofos 283 6.0 - 14

Sulprofos oxygen analog 134 15 - 150

Tebuconazole 154 60 b

Tebupirimfos 283 3.8 - 7.0

Tebupirimfos oxygen analog 283 4.5 - 10

Tebuthiuron 154 3 1.9 16.3 b 9.8 - 65 500,000

Terbacil 154 22.5 b 90,000

Terbufos 134 12 b 900

Terbufos sulfone 283 4.5 - 7.0

Terbufos-O analog 283 3.0 - 4.0

Tetrachlorvinphos 283 6.0 - 17

Tetradifon 288 10 - 50

Thiobencarb 288 10 - 50

Tri Allate 154 24.8 b

Triadimefon 288 22.5 - 100

Triclopyr 163 30 b

Vinclozolin 134 5.0 - 25

a = Values shown are for lifetime exposure.

b

 = Only one distinct detected concentration or LOD value was reported for the pair.

c = EPA has issued an administrative stay for MCLs for aldicarb and its metabolites. However, HAs are in effect.

d = Level shown is for combined concentration of parent compound and all fractions (including isomers, degradates, and metabolites).

Appendix I. Page 5 of 5
Appendix J

National Estimates for 

Concentration Percentiles vs. Tolerance

(Pairs With Residue Detections in at Least 10 Percent of Samples)

Appendix J shows 70 pesticide/commodity pairs (including metabolites, isomers, and 

degradates) with detections in at least 10 percent of the samples tested. Concentrations 

detected are arranged in percentiles. The 90th percentile is compared to the Environmental 

Protection Agency tolerance established for each pesticide/commodity pair.

The meaning of a percentile can be most easily explained through an example. For the 

azinphos methyl/cherries, the 50th percentile, or median, is estimated to be 0.014 ppm. This 

means that PDP estimates that at least 50 percent of cherries available to U.S. consumers 

had azinphos methyl residues of 0.010 ppm or less, while at least 50 percent had residues of 

0.010 ppm or more. Similarly, the 75th percentile (or the upper quartile) for this pair is 

estimated to be 0.030 ppm, which means that at least 75 percent of cherries had residues of 

0.030 ppm or less, while at least 25 percent had residues of 0.030 ppm or more. Finally, the 

90th percentile (or the last decile) is estimated to be 0.059 ppm, meaning that at least 90 

percent of all cherries had azinphos methyl residues of 0.059 ppm or less, while at least 10 

percent had residues of 0.059 ppm or more.

Percent detections and percentiles for apples, bananas, carrots, celery, cherries, 

grapes, green beans, lettuce, mushrooms, nectarines, oranges, peaches, and potatoes were 

weighted based on marketing data. 
APPENDIX J. NATIONAL ESTIMATES FOR CONCENTRATION PERCENTILES vs. TOLERANCE

(Pairs With Residue Detections in at Least 10 Percent of Samples)

% of Ratio of

Samples with Mean (ppm) ** Percentiles 90th Percentile

Commodity / Pesticide Detections Lower Upper 50th 75th 90th to Tolerance

1 Apples (W) 

Azinphos methyl 36.7 0.016 0.023 * 0.027 0.048 0.032

Captan 14.0 0.026 0.036 * * 0.038 0.002

Diphenylamine (DPA) 65.7 0.394 0.402 0.23 0.66 1.100 0.110

Phosmet 11.6 0.007 0.019 * * 0.015 0.002

Thiabendazole 63.1 0.548 0.560 0.25 0.630 1.600 0.160

2 Bananas (W)

Thiabendazole 38.8 0.032 0.050 * 0.055 0.095 0.032

3 Beef, adipose (W) (July through December only 1

) (ppb) (ppb)

DDE p,p' 47.2 4.619 6.046 * 6.744 8.542 0.002

Dieldrin 16.0 0.679 1.771 * * 3.248 0.011

4 Broccoli (W)

DCPA 21.8 0.002 0.005 * * 0.006 0.001

5 Carrots (W)

DDE p,p' 35.1 0.005 0.008 * 0.005 0.016 0.005

Iprodione 26.7 0.010 0.020 * 0.010 0.039 0.008

Linuron 13.8 0.011 0.036 * * 0.046 0.046

Trifluralin 61.9 0.015 0.018 0.003 0.020 0.045 0.045

6 Celery (W)

Acephate 50.7 0.045 0.046 0.002 0.028 0.110 5.500

Chlorothalonil 49.2 0.089 0.091 * 0.061 0.240 0.016

Dicloran 51.4 0.176 0.180 0.014 0.180 0.590 0.039

Malathion 20.4 0.017 0.019 * * 0.051 0.006

Methamidiphos 28.4 0.002 0.003 * 0.002 0.006 0.006

Methomyl 12.9 0.004 0.009 * * 0.005 0.002

Oxamyl 34.9 0.017 0.023 * 0.020 0.057 0.019

Permethrin cis 26.3 0.014 0.027 * 0.023 0.051 0.010

Permethrin trans 22.7 0.011 0.025 * * 0.050 0.010

Propiconazole 10.0 0.006 0.026 * * 0.026 0.005

7 Cherries (W) (May through August only 1

)

Azinphos methyl 58.6 0.021 0.023 0.010 0.030 0.059 0.030

Carbaryl 60.6 0.056 0.057 0.011 0.065 0.170 0.017

Fenarimol 17.5 0.010 0.019 * * 0.035 0.035

Iprodione 14.8 0.057 0.066 * * 0.077 0.004

Malathion 12.6 0.001 0.003 * * 0.003 0.001

Myclobutanil 59.5 0.027 0.031 0.010 0.037 0.083 0.017

Propiconazole 27.6 0.016 0.026 * 0.017 0.056 0.056

Appendix J. Page 1 of 3
% of Ratio of

Samples with Mean (ppm) ** Percentiles 90th Percentile

Commodity / Pesticide Detections Lower Upper 50th 75th 90th to Tolerance

Tebuconazole 25.3 0.030 0.044 * 0.022 0.120 0.030

8 Grapes (W)

Captan 23.9 0.030 0.036 * * 0.110 0.002

Iprodione 17.0 0.030 0.040 * * 0.041 0.001

Myclobutanil 27.6 0.015 0.026 * 0.018 0.050 0.050

9 Green Beans (W)

Acephate 26.3 0.067 0.068 * 0.006 0.230 0.077

Endosulfan I 14.3 0.005 0.010 * * 0.015 0.008

Endosulfan II 10.4 0.003 0.008 * * 0.007 0.004

Endosulfan sulfate 22.5 0.016 0.023 * * 0.045 0.023

Methamidiphos 27.1 0.021 0.022 * 0.005 0.074 3.700

10 Lettuce (W) (January through September only)

DCPA 11.0 0.002 0.008 * * 0.008 0.004

Permethrin Total 15.0 0.077 0.101 * * 0.130 0.007

Permethrin cis 28.1 0.057 0.068 * 0.028 0.190 0.010

Permethrin trans 27.4 0.063 0.074 * 0.028 0.110 0.006

11 Mushrooms (W) (October through December only)

Diazinon 23.9 0.006 0.007 * * 0.023 0.031

O-phenylphenol 34.3 0.007 0.010 * 0.008 0.022 NT

Thiabendazole 28.8 0.087 0.102 * 0.075 0.320 0.008

12 Nectarines (W) (July through September only 2

)

Dicloran 19.0 0.013 0.016 * * 0.008 0.001

Fenbuconazole 20.9 0.009 0.025 * * 0.041 0.020

Fludioxonil 48.7 0.116 0.123 * 0.190 0.400 0.080

Formetanate hydrochloride 16.5 0.036 0.077 * * 0.158 0.039

Iprodione 57.2 0.228 0.232 0.015 0.230 0.810 0.041

Phosmet 74.9 0.067 0.068 0.035 0.097 0.180 0.036

Propargite 47.9 0.144 0.150 * 0.260 0.460 0.115

Spinosad A 14.0 0.002 0.007 * * 0.009 0.045

Tebuconazole 10.6 0.003 0.013 * * 0.009 0.009

13 Oranges (W)

Imazalil 63.5 0.038 0.043 0.015 0.035 0.110 0.011

Thiabendazole 39.4 0.033 0.043 * 0.024 0.110 0.011

Appendix J. Page 2 of 3
% of Ratio of

Samples with Mean (ppm) ** Percentiles 90th Percentile

Commodity / Pesticide Detections Lower Upper 50th 75th 90th to Tolerance

14 Peaches (W) (January through September only 3

)

Azinphos methyl 24.9 0.009 0.011 * * 0.021 0.011

Carbaryl 19.7 0.025 0.026 * * 0.039 0.004

Chlorpyrifos 18.3 0.001 0.002 * * 0.003 0.030

Dicloran 19.3 0.023 0.025 * * 0.008 *

Fludioxonil 34.7 0.114 0.122 * 0.130 0.380 0.076

Iprodione 42.3 0.235 0.239 * 0.074 0.780 0.039

Iprodione metabolite isomer 24.6 0.091 0.143 * * 0.320 0.016

Phosmet 80.7 0.092 0.092 0.019 0.100 0.230 0.023

15 Potatoes (W) 

Chlopropham 75.1 1.742 1.746 0.160 2.900 5.500 0.110

16 Rice

Malathion 11.0 0.001 0.006 * * 0.006 0.001

Piperonyl butoxide 17.7 0.008 0.024 * * 0.036 0.002

17 Tomato Paste

Endosulfan I 10.3 0.001 0.004 * * 0.004 NT

Endosulfan II 20.3 0.002 0.006 * * 0.008 NT

1 Weighs the contribution from each month equally.

2 Captures over 98 percent of the annual arrivals.

3 Captures over 65 percent of the annual arrivals.

* The percentile value is estimated to be below the Limit of Detection (LOD)

** The mean is estimated with a range of values. The lower bound is calculated with non-detections 

valued at zero. The upper bound is calculated using the LOD.

(W) Weighted for utilization. The Percent of Samples with Detections was recalculated to reflect

national estimates.

NT No Tolerance established.

Appendix J. Page 3 of 3
Appendix K 

Cumulative Distributions of Residues for Selected 

Pesticide/Commodity Pairs

In Appendix K, the concentrations detected (in parts per million, except where 

otherwise noted) are plotted versus the calculated percentiles for the following twelve

pesticide/commodity pairs:

Azinphos methyl / Apples

DDE p,p’ / Beef adipose

Acephate / Celery

Methamidophos / Celery

Trifluralin / Carrots

Tebuconazole / Cherries

Acephate / Green Beans

Methamidophos / Green Beans

Captan / Grapes

Phosmet / Nectarines

Chlorpropham / Potatoes

Atrazine / Drinking Water

The distribution of residues for all of the PDP pesticide/commodity pairs has the same 

curved shape. The highest percentile graphed in the appendix is the 99th, which in each case 

is lower than the highest concentration detected in the sample (refer to the value shown in each 

graph’s legend). Inclusion of the highest concentration would cause graph distortion, which 

would obscure concentrations in the low ranges. The tolerance for the pesticide/commodity 

pair is also indicated in the legend of each graph. The large dots show the percentage of the 

commodity at or below a given level of residue concentration. For example, an estimated 50 

percent of carrots available to U.S. consumers in 2001 had trifluralin residue concentrations of 

0.003 ppm or less. The solid lines, tailing the large dots, depict percentage values. The 

lowest value of these solid lines indicates the estimated percentage of the commodity

available to U.S. consumers with no detectable residues. For trifluralin in carrots, this is 38

percent. The shaded bar denotes the range of values estimated for the mean. For 

trifluralin/carrots, the mean range is approximately 0.015-0.018 ppm, corresponding to the 

70th percentile.
50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.00

0.02

0.04

0.06

0.08

0.10

0.12

0.14

0.16

Concentration - (parts per million)

Azinphos methyl / Apples

0.00

0.02

0.04

0.06

0.08

0.10

0.12

0.14

0.16

LEGEND

Tolerance is 1.5 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 0.28 ppm

MEAN

50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.00

0.02

0.04

0.06

0.08

0.10

0.12

0.14

0.16

Concentration - (parts per million)

Azinphos methyl / Apples

0.00

0.02

0.04

0.06

0.08

0.10

0.12

0.14

0.16

50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.00

0.02

0.04

0.06

0.08

0.10

0.12

0.14

0.16

Concentration - (parts per million)

Azinphos methyl / Apples

0.00

0.02

0.04

0.06

0.08

0.10

0.12

0.14

0.16

LEGEND

Tolerance is 1.5 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 0.28 ppm

MEAN

20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

Concentration - (parts per BILLION)

DDE p,p' / Beef, adipose

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

LEGEND

Tolerance is 5000 ppb

Highest Level Detected is 129 ppb

MEAN

20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

Concentration - (parts per BILLION)

DDE p,p' / Beef, adipose

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

LEGEND

Tolerance is 5000 ppb

Highest Level Detected is 129 ppb

MEAN

Appendix K. Page 1 of 6

Appendix K. Cumulative Distributions of Residues for Selected 

Pesticide/Commodity Pairs
LEGEND

Tolerance is 0.02 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 1.3 ppm

MEAN

40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

Acephate / Celery

0.0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

Acephate / Celery

0.0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

LEGEND

Tolerance is 10.0 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 1.3 ppm

MEAN

60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.000

0.002

0.004

0.006

0.008

0.010

0.012

0.014

0.016

0.018

0.020

0.022

0.024

0.026

0.028

Concentration - (parts per MILLION)

Methamidophos / Celery

0.000

0.002

0.004

0.006

0.008

0.010

0.012

0.014

0.016

0.018

0.020

0.022

0.024

0.026

0.028

LEGEND

Tolerance is 1 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 0.048 ppm

MEAN

60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.000

0.002

0.004

0.006

0.008

0.010

0.012

0.014

0.016

0.018

0.020

0.022

0.024

0.026

0.028

Concentration - (parts per MILLION)

Methamidophos / Celery

0.000

0.002

0.004

0.006

0.008

0.010

0.012

0.014

0.016

0.018

0.020

0.022

0.024

0.026

0.028

60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.000

0.002

0.004

0.006

0.008

0.010

0.012

0.014

0.016

0.018

0.020

0.022

0.024

0.026

0.028

Concentration - (parts per MILLION)

Methamidophos / Celery

0.000

0.002

0.004

0.006

0.008

0.010

0.012

0.014

0.016

0.018

0.020

0.022

0.024

0.026

0.028

LEGEND

Tolerance is 1 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 0.048 ppm

MEAN

Concentration

—(parts per MILLION)

Appendix K. Page 2 of 6
20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

0.09

0.10

0.11

0.12

Concentration - (parts per million)

Trifluralin / Carrots

0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

0.09

0.10

0.11

0.12

LEGEND

Tolerance is 1 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 0.24 ppm

MEAN

20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

0.09

0.10

0.11

0.12

Concentration - (parts per million)

Trifluralin / Carrots

0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

0.09

0.10

0.11

0.12

20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

0.09

0.10

0.11

0.12

Concentration - (parts per million)

Trifluralin / Carrots

0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

0.09

0.10

0.11

0.12

LEGEND

Tolerance is 1 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 0.24 ppm

MEAN

60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.00

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.35

Tebuconazole / Cherries

0.00

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.35

LEGEND

Tolerance is 4 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 0.57 ppm

MEAN

60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.00

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.35

Tebuconazole / Cherries

0.00

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.35

LEGEND

Tolerance is 4 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 0.61 ppm

MEAN

Concentration—(parts per MILLION)

Appendix K. Page 3 of 6
LEGEND

Tolerance is 3 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 2.5 ppm

MEAN

30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

Acephate / Green Beans

0.0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

Acephate / Green Beans

0.0

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

LEGEND

Tolerance is 3 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 2.5 ppm

MEAN

LEGEND

Tolerance is 0.02 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 0.49 ppm

MEAN

30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.00

0.02

0.04

0.06

0.08

0.10

0.12

0.14

0.16

0.18

0.20

0.22

0.24

0.26

Methamidophos / Green Beans

0.00

0.02

0.04

0.06

0.08

0.10

0.12

0.14

0.16

0.18

0.20

0.22

0.24

0.26

30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.00

0.02

0.04

0.06

0.08

0.10

0.12

0.14

0.16

0.18

0.20

0.22

0.24

0.26

Methamidophos / Green Beans

0.00

0.02

0.04

0.06

0.08

0.10

0.12

0.14

0.16

0.18

0.20

0.22

0.24

0.26

LEGEND

Tolerance is 1.0 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 0.49 ppm

MEAN

Appendix K. Page 4 of 6

Concentration—(parts per MILLION) Concentration—(parts per MILLION)
60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.00

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.35

0.40

0.45

Concentration - (parts per million)

Captan / Grapes

0.00

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.35

0.40

0.45

LEGEND

Tolerance is 50 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 0.9 ppm

MEAN

60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.00

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.35

0.40

0.45

Concentration - (parts per million)

Captan / Grapes

0.00

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.35

0.40

0.45

60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.00

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.35

0.40

0.45

Concentration - (parts per million)

Captan / Grapes

0.00

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.35

0.40

0.45

LEGEND

Tolerance is 50 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 0.9 ppm

MEAN

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.35

0.40

Concentration - (parts per MILLION)

Phosmet / Nectarines

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.35

0.40

LEGEND

Tolerance is 5 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 0.42 ppm

MEAN

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.35

0.40

Concentration - (parts per MILLION)

Phosmet / Nectarines

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.35

0.40

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.35

0.40

Concentration - (parts per MILLION)

Phosmet / Nectarines

0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.35

0.40

LEGEND

Tolerance is 5 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 0.42 ppm

MEAN

Appendix K. Page 5 of 6
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Concentration - (parts per MILLION)

Chlorpropham / Potatoes

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

LEGEND

Tolerance is 50 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 17 ppm

MEAN

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Concentration - (parts per MILLION)

Chlorpropham / Potatoes

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Concentration - (parts per MILLION)

Chlorpropham / Potatoes

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

LEGEND

Tolerance is 50 ppm

Highest Level Detected is 17 ppm

MEAN

LEGEND

Highest Level Detected is 140 ppt

MEAN

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

Atrazine / Drinking Water

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Percentiles

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

Atrazine / Drinking Water

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

LEGEND

EPA MCL is 3000 ppt

Highest Level Detected is 140 ppt

MEAN

Concentration

—(parts per TRILLION)

Appendix K. Page 6 of 6
Appendix L

Number of Residues Detected per Sample

Appendix L shows the percentage of samples versus the number of residues detected 

per sample. Page 1 shows the overall number of samples and percentages (of total number of 

samples analyzed) for each detection group across all commodities. Page 2 shows the 

number of residues detected by individual commodity. For the 12,264 samples tested, 43.9

percent of the samples had no detectable residues, 23.9 percent had 1 residue, and 32.2

percent of the samples had more than 1 residue. 

This appendix reports the number of distinct residues. A parent compound and its 

metabolites are reported as separate detections. For example, a single application of the 

pesticide endosulfan may result in residues of the parent compound endosulfan I and 

metabolites endosulfan II and endosulfan sulfate. Thus, three residue detections could result 

from use of a single pesticide. 

In most cases, results shown in this appendix are for residues detected in samples 

analyzed by PDP as composites of 3-5 pounds, depending on the commodity. Therefore, the 

number of residues reported does not necessarily reflect the number of residues per individual 

sample or per single serving of a commodity.
APPENDIX L. SAMPLES vs. NUMBER OF RESIDUES DETECTED PER SAMPLE

45

40

35

30

25

20

15

10

5

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Number of

Samples 5382 2934 1635 1026 598 365 178 83 39 12 9 3

Percent of

Total Samples 43.9 23.9 13.3 8.4 4.9 3.0 1.5 0.7 0.3 0.098 0.073 0.024

TOTAL NUMBER OF SAMPLES = 12,264

Number of Residues Detected per Sample

Number of Residues Detected per Sample

Percent of Samples

43.9

13.3

23.9

3.0

4.9

8.4

0.3 0.098 0.7

1.5

0.073 0.024

Appendix L. Page 1 of 2
Commodity (# of samples) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables:

Apples (736) 8.8 16.3 38.3 26.4 8.0 1.9 0.3 -- -- -- -- --

Bananas (702) 54.8 42.7 2.4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Broccoli (720) 71.0 23.6 3.5 1.5 0.4 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Carrots (739) 18.8 32.3 25.4 13.1 5.4 3.1 0.8 0.5 0.3 0.1 -- --

Celery (736) 5.8 12.6 20.2 20.5 20.7 9.2 6.4 3.0 1.1 0.1 0.3 --

Cherries (286) 11.2 14.7 14.3 24.5 16.8 10.8 4.9 1.0 1.0 0.7 -- --

Grapes (705) 27.0 39.1 20.4 7.9 3.8 1.3 0.4 -- -- -- -- --

Green Beans (707) 37.8 16.1 18.0 15.1 6.1 3.0 2.5 0.7 0.6 0.1 -- --

Lettuce (554) 50.9 21.5 14.6 7.2 2.3 2.2 0.4 0.5 0.4 -- -- --

Mushrooms (184) 34.2 37.0 19.6 8.7 0.5 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nectarines (362) 3.0 10.2 21.3 23.5 18.5 16.3 5.8 1.1 0.3 -- -- --

Oranges (745) 17.4 55.7 24.2 2.4 0.3 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Peaches (529) 1.3 4.3 10.4 19.8 19.5 18.9 11.3 7.6 3.6 1.3 1.3 0.6

Pineapples (730) 92.6 7.0 0.4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Potatoes (733) 18.0 61.0 16.1 4.4 0.5 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Processed Fruit and Vegetables:

Sweet Corn (181) 98.9 1.1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Sweet Peas (185) 100 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Tomato Paste (369) 69.6 15.4 9.2 4.9 0.8 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Number of Samples 3554 2573 1557 1000 565 337 173 81 39 12 9 3

Percent of Total Samples 35.9 26.0 15.7 10.1 5.7 3.4 1.7 0.8 0.4 0.121 0.091 0.030

Processed Grain Product: 

Rice (689) 68.9 28.4 2.2 0.1 0.3 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Number of Samples 475 196 15 1 2 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Beef Product: 

Beef Adipose (291) 40.5 48.5 8.2 2.1 -- 0.3 0.3 -- -- -- -- --

Beef Liver (311) 100 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Beef Muscle (309) 99.7 0.3 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Number of Samples 737 142 24 6 -- 1 1 -- -- -- -- --

Percent of Total Samples 80.9 15.6 2.6 0.7 -- 0.1 0.1 -- -- -- -- --

Poultry Product: 

Adipose (155) 100 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Liver (155) 100 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Muscle (154) 100 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Number of Samples 464 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Percent of Total Samples 100 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Water Product:

Drinking Water (297) 51.2 7.7 13.1 6.4 10.4 9.1 1.3 0.7 -- -- -- --

Number of Samples 152 23 39 19 31 27 4 2 -- -- -- --

TOTAL NUMBER OF FRUIT & VEGETABLE SAMPLES = 9,903

APPENDIX L. SAMPLES vs. NUMBER OF RESIDUES DETECTED PER SAMPLE

Number of Residues Detected per Sample

Percent

Appendix L. Page 2 of 2
Appendix M

Fruit and Vegetable Samples Reported to FDA as 

Exceeding the Tolerance 

or Without Established Tolerance

(per Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 180)

Appendix M shows residues reported to FDA as exceeding the tolerance or residues 

for which no established tolerance was listed under the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 

Title 40, Part 180. In 2001, a total of 228 samples with 253 residues were reported to the 

FDA as Presumptive Tolerance Violations.

A total of 14 fruit and vegetable samples were found to have residues at levels 

exceeding the established tolerance. Samples containing a residue exceeding an established

tolerance included nine peach samples, three green bean samples, one carrot sample, and 

one lettuce sample. 

In addition, 217 fruit and vegetable samples were found to have residues for which no 

tolerance was established. 

• 197 samples contained 1 residue for which no tolerance was established.

• 18 samples contained 2 residues for which no tolerance was established.

• 2 samples contained 3 residues for which no tolerance was established.

Three of the 217 samples also contained one residue each that exceeded an established 

tolerance. 

Appendix M also notes if metabolites (or isomers) were detected as part of the same

sample. In instances where both parent and metabolite (or isomer) were detected, PDP 

accounted for both as part of the same tolerance expression.

 
Residues Exceeding Established Tolerance

Commodity / Pesticide

Limit of 

Detection, ppm

Concentration 

Detected, ppm

EPA Tolerance 

Level, ppm

1 Carrots / Methamidophos 0.002 0.18 0.020

2 Green Beans / Esfenvalerate 0.038 0.063 0.050

3 Green Beans / Esfenvalerate 0.038 0.063 0.050

4 Green Beans / Esfenvalerate 0.019 0.085 0.050

5 Lettuce / Dimethoate 0.002 5.0 2.0

6 Peaches / Chlorpyrifos 0.001 0.15 0.050

7 Peaches / Chlorpyrifos 0.001 0.12 0.050

8 Peaches / Chlorpyrifos 0.001 0.060 0.050

9 Peaches / Methamidophos 0.001 0.034 0.020

10 Peaches / Methamidophos 0.001 0.041 0.020

11 Peaches / Methamidophos 0.001 0.040 0.020

12 Peaches / Methamidophos 0.001 0.045 0.020

13 Peaches / Methamidophos 0.001 0.035 0.020

14 Peaches / Methamidophos 0.001 0.052 0.020

Commodity / Pesticide

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

Reported % of Samples 

Range of Values 

Detected, ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

1 Apples

Iprodione 736 1 0.1 0.040 ^ 0.024 ^ NT

Propargite 736 1 0.1 0.15 ^ 0.025 ^ NT

2 Broccoli

DDE p,p' 720 3 0.4 0.007 ^ 0.004 - 0.007 NT

Dicloran 136 1 0.7 0.013 ^ 0.008 ^ NT

3 Carrots

Azinphos methyl 739 1 0.1 0.005 ^ 0.003 - 0.008 NT

DCPA 739 1 0.1 0.001 ^ 0.001 - 0.006 NT

Dicofol o,p' 524 1 0.2 0.009 ^ 0.003 ^ NT

Dicofol p,p' 739 1 0.1 0.005 ^ 0.003 - 0.010 NT

Metolachlor 739 3 0.4 0.002 ^ 0.001 - 0.010 NT

Permethrin cis 739 1 0.1 0.001 ^ 0.001 - 0.015 NT

Phorate sulfone 739 1 0.1 0.007 ^ 0.002 - 0.004 NT

Phosmet 739 9 1.2 0.002 - 0.009 0.001 - 0.005 NT

Quintozene (PCNB) 739 4 0.5 0.005 ^ 0.003 ^ NT

Terbufos sulfone 739 4 0.5 0.002 - 0.004 0.001 - 0.004 NT

Tetrachlorvinphos 739 1 0.1 0.026 ^ 0.002 - 0.004 NT

Distribution of Residues with No Tolerance Listed in 40 CFR, Part 180, by Commodity/Pesticide

(Includes Samples of Unknown Origin)

APPENDIX M. SAMPLES REPORTED TO FDA AS EXCEEDING THE TOLERANCE

OR WITHOUT ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE

(per Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 180)

Appendix M. Page 1 of 3 
Commodity / Pesticide

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

Reported % of Samples 

Range of Values 

Detected, ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

4 Celery

Disulfoton sulfone 718 1 0.1 0.007 ^ 0.004 ^ NT

Methidathion 736 1 0.1 0.002 ^ 0.001 - 0.004 NT

Oxydemeton methyl sulfone 718 1 0.1 0.007 ^ 0.004 - 0.015 NT

Phosmet 736 1 0.1 0.020 ^ 0.005 ^ NT

Quintozene (PCNB) 736 1 0.1 0.005 ^ 0.003 - 0.005 NT

Vinclozolin 736 3 0.4 0.012 - 0.034 0.007 - 0.010 NT

5 Cherries

Acephate 286 1 0.3 0.21 ^ 0.002 ^ NT

DCPA 286 2 0.7 0.004 ^ 0.001 - 0.006 NT

Fenpropathrin 270 1 0.4 0.026 ^ 0.016 - 0.020 NT

Methiocarb 207 1 0.5 0.046 ^ 0.002 - 0.008 NT

Methoxychlor olefin 207 3 1.4 0.002 - 0.007 0.001 ^ NT

6 Grapes

Aldicarb sulfoxide 310 1 0.3 0.025 ^ 0.015 ^ NT

O-Phenylphenol 9 9 100 0.017 ^ 0.010 ^ NT

Vinclozolin 705 2 0.3 0.015 ^ 0.009 ^ NT

7 Green Beans

Oxamyl 707 2 0.3 0.008 - 0.031 0.005 - 0.018 NT

Permethrin cis 707 2 0.3 0.025 ^ 0.015 - 0.026 NT

Permethrin trans 707 2 0.3 0.025 ^ 0.015 - 0.026 NT

Pronamide 202 1 0.5 0.012 ^ 0.007 ^ NT

Thiabendazole 202 1 0.5 0.33 ^ 0.030 ^ NT

8 Lettuce

Atrazine 554 1 0.2 0.017 ^ 0.010 - 0.024 NT

Chlorothalonil 554 1 0.2 0.022 ^ 0.005 - 0.007 NT

9 Mushrooms

Dimethoate 184 4 2.2 0.002 - 0.007 0.001 - 0.002 NT

 Omethoate 1184 1 0.5 0.004 ^ 0.002 - 0.004 NT

O-Phenylphenol 2184 63 34.2 0.005 - 0.18 0.003 - 0.010 NT

10 Peaches, Composite

Chlorpropham 1 1 100 0.010 ^ 0.006 ^ NT

Dimethoate 529 17 3.2 0.002 - 0.007 0.001 ^ NT

 Omethoate 1529 1 0.2 0.017 ^ 0.002 - 0.003 NT

Diphenylamine (DPA) 529 28 5.3 0.005 - 0.12 0.003 ^ NT

Imazalil 529 5 0.9 0.016 - 0.036 0.010 ^ NT

Pirimicarb 529 2 0.4 0.017 - 0.041 0.010 ^ NT

Propargite 529 17 3.2 0.041 - 0.85 0.024 - 0.025 NT

Thiabendazole 529 18 3.4 0.028 - 2.3 0.017 ^ NT

11 Pineapples

Fenpropathrin 159 1 0.6 0.13 ^ 0.020 ^ NT

Appendix M. Page 2 of 3 
Commodity / Pesticide

Samples 

Screened

Samples 

Reported % of Samples 

Range of Values 

Detected, ppm

Range of 

LODs, ppm

EPA 

Tolerance 

Level, ppm

12 Potatoes

O-Phenylphenol 733 8 1.1 0.013 - 0.099 0.008 - 0.010 NT

13 Sweet Corn, Canned

O-Phenylphenol 181 2 1.1 0.013 - 0.07 0.008 - 0.010 NT

KEY

 ^ The same concentration was reported for all detections or LODs.

NT No tolerance level was set for that pesticide/commodity pair.

1 One detection within the same sample as Dimethoate.

2 O-Phenylphenol is approved for use as a disinfectant in food handling establishments, including mushroom 

production facilities. Good agricultural practices for mushroom production were updated in 2002, and results 

from the 2002 PDP testing show minimal detections.

Note:

For those pesticide/commodity pairs where the minimum detected value is less than the limit of quantitation (3 times the

limit of detection), the reported values are estimates. In a few cases, this may apply to the maximum detected value.

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