Study finds grape consumption linked to higher pesticide traces in rural Latvians
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A study published in Scientific Reports analyzed 101 adult-child pairs in rural Latvia, finding that consumption of certain fruits and vegetables — particularly grapes — was linked to higher pesticide traces in urine. Researchers detected acetamiprid in 66.7% of grape eaters, suggesting imported produce may be a key source of pesticide exposure. The study used data from the European human biomonitoring project HBM4EU SPECIMEn and compared morning urine samples with 24-hour food diaries.
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Researchers found acetamiprid in 66.7% of grape eaters, suggesting imported produce may be a key exposure source
The research used data from the European human biomonitoring project HBM4EU SPECIMEn and analyzed 101 adult-child pairs living in rural parts of Latvia.
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