Pesticide residues in citrus fruits from Türkiye: Assessment of distribution, matrix effects, and health risks in lemon, mandarin, and orange
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Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Doç. Dr. Tarık BALKAN
Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Kenan KARA
Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi, Türkiye
| Makale Türü | Özgün Makale |
| Makale Alt Türü | SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale |
| Dergi Adı | Journal of Food Composition and Analysis |
| Dergi ISSN | 0889-1575 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi |
| Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler | SCI-Expanded |
| Dergi Grubu | Q2 |
| Makale Dili | İngilizce |
| Basım Tarihi | 11-2025 |
| Cilt No | 147 |
| Sayı | 1 |
| Sayfalar | 1 / 20 |
| DOI Numarası | 10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108091 |
| Makale Linki | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108091 |
| Özet |
| This study investigates the occurrence, distribution, and health risks of pesticide residues in citrus fruits (lemon, mandarin, and orange) collected from various regions in Türkiye. A total of 260 pesticides were analyzed using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), and residue levels were evaluated based on EU maximum residue limits (EU-MRLs). Pesticide residues were detected in 109 samples, with 28 exceeding the EU-MRLs. The most frequently detected pesticides were malathion, acetamiprid, and buprofezin. Matrix effects varied significantly among citrus varieties, emphasizing the necessity of matrix-matched calibration for accurate residue quantification. The health risk assessment indicated that chronic exposure to pesticide residues in citrus fruits remained within acceptable limits for adults. However, children were found to be more vulnerable due to their lower body weight and higher consumption relative to body mass. Acute exposure evaluations revealed that certain pesticides (particularly imazalil, chlorpyrifos, and pyrimethanil) exceeded safety thresholds in citrus peels. These findings highlight the need for more rigorous monitoring, improved pre- and post-harvest practices, and risk mitigation strategies, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children. The study emphasizes the importance of considering tissue-specific residue distribution in exposure assessments and policymaking. |
| Anahtar Kelimeler |
| Dietary risk | LC-MS/MS | Pesticide residues | QuEChERS | Tissue-specific distribution |
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Pesticide residues in citrus fruits from Türkiye: Assessment of distribution, matrix effects, and health risks in lemon, mandarin, and orange
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| WoS | 1 |
| SCOPUS | 2 |
| Google Scholar | 3 |