Occurrence of Chemical Contaminants in Peruvian Produce: A Food-Safety Perspective

Occurrence of Chemical Contaminants in Peruvian Produce: A Food-Safety Perspective

The presence of chemical contaminants in agricultural products is a continued food-safety challenge in Peru. This country has robust agriculture potential, but its output of fruits and vegetables is severely impacted by massive mining activities, as well as poor farming practices, including the use...

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Main Authors: Oscar A. Galagarza, Alejandra Ramirez-Hernandez, Haley F. Oliver, Mariel V. Álvarez Rodríguez, María del Carmen Valdez Ortiz, Erika Pachari Vera, Yakelin Cereceda, Yemina K. Diaz-Valencia, Amanda J. Deering
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
Peruvian agriculture
food safety
public health
pesticide residues
heavy metals
mycotoxins
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/7/1461

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