Assessment of pesticide contamination in pomegranates: A multivariate approach and health risk evaluation

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dc.authorid0000-0001-5034-1370
dc.authorid0000-0001-6047-4302
dc.authorid0000-0001-6550-3627
dc.contributor.authorGormez, Emrah
dc.contributor.authorOdabas, Eylem
dc.contributor.authorGolge, Ozgur
dc.contributor.authorGonzalez-Curbelo, Miguel Angel
dc.contributor.authorKabak, Bulent
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-24T12:31:09Z
dc.date.available2026-01-24T12:31:09Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentAlanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractPesticide residues in pomegranates pose a significant food safety concern, particularly given the rising global consumption of this fruit. This study monitored 316 pesticide residues in 342 pomegranate samples from Turkey's three primary pomegranate production regions using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Pesticide residues were detected in 72.8% of the samples, with 40 different pesticides identified, 15 of which were unauthorized. Spirotetramat, acetamiprid, and fludioxonil were among the most frequently detected, with concentrations exceeding the maximum residue levels set by the European Union in 40.6% of the contaminated samples. Multivariate analysis revealed strong correlations between specific pesticide pairs, suggesting common usage patterns. The chronic hazard index was 0.0132 for adults and 0.0403 for children, indicating no significant chronic health risks. The acute health risks for all pesticides remained below acceptable limits, except for acetamiprid, which exceeded the threshold (1.186) for children. However, the presence of non-approved pesticides, such as omethoate, raises concerns about regulatory compliance. Continued surveillance and risk assessment are essential to minimize potential health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations consuming pomegranates.
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.fct.2025.115363
dc.identifier.issn0278-6915
dc.identifier.issn1873-6351
dc.identifier.pmid40032022
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85219711290
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2025.115363
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12868/5688
dc.identifier.volume200
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001442794800001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherPergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd
dc.relation.ispartofFood and Chemical Toxicology
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WoS_20260121
dc.subjectPesticides
dc.subjectDietary exposure
dc.subjectMethod validation
dc.subjectQuEChERS
dc.subjectLC-MS/MS
dc.titleAssessment of pesticide contamination in pomegranates: A multivariate approach and health risk evaluation
dc.typeArticle

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