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PESTICIDES IN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
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- How to remove pesticides from mangoes, litchi naturally to make them safe for eatingSummer fruits like mangoes and litchis offer delicious refreshment but may carry pesticide residues. Proper washing techniques, including s...10 Jun, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
- Nepal govt restricts imports of mangoes from IndiaNepal has banned Indian mango imports citing pesticide levels and inadequate border quarantine. This move boosts local farmers who now face...09 Jun, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- Jr NTR's co-actress was 'forced' to quit the industry. Years later, she moved to Goa with her family. Now, Sameera Reddy's kids are learning life beyond textbooksActress Sameera Reddy has traded the film world for a serene life in Goa. A short vacation transformed into a permanent move, focusing on n...07 Jun, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
- Eating more fruits? Study reveals how your choices could be increasing pesticide levels in your bloodInvisible risks lurk on popular fruits in India. Pesticide residues are a growing health concern. Studies show these chemicals can enter th...07 Mar, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
- Which winter fruits and vegetables are coated with wax and pesticides? Here’s how to clean them safely without losing taste or textureWinter produce often carries chemical residues. Apples, grapes, and strawberries are common culprits. These chemicals can harm health. Cons...28 Oct, 2025, 12.35 PM IST
- Do you really need organic foods? Top cancer specialist explains why organic food is not essential for everyoneCancer surgeon Dr. Jayesh Sharma suggests that properly washed regular fruits and vegetables can be as effective as organic options for red...17 Oct, 2025, 03.49 PM IST
- Popular fruits may raise Cancer risk, study warns about hidden pesticidesA new study warns that consuming specific fruits and vegetables may increase pesticide levels in the body, having possible health challenge...25 Sep, 2025, 12.51 AM IST
- BARC provides over 200 bio kits for detection of pesticide residues in fruits, vegetablesA total of 200 kits were delivered by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre for the detection of pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables. T...24 May, 2023, 09.06 PM IST
- How to limit pesticide use in vegetablesMake it a habit to always choose seasonal fruit and vegetables as they are less likely to be exposed to too much chemical treatment.29 Nov, 2016, 10.47 AM IST
- NHRC notice to FSSAI over reports on pesticides in food itemsMaximum Residual Levels of pesticides in fruits and vegetables and other food products have been fixed under the Food Safety and Standards.04 Dec, 2015, 02.54 PM IST
- Government test shows 12.5 per cent food items contain unapproved pesticidesIn vegetables, the ministry detected residues of non- approved pesticides such as acephate, bifenthrin, triazofos, acetamiprid, metalaxyl.02 Oct, 2015, 11.21 AM IST
- Several nations ban import of pesticide-laced items: HC toldMany countries have banned the import of vegetables and fruits from India due to the excessive use of pesticides, Delhi High Court was told.11 Feb, 2015, 08.07 PM IST
- CUTS International expresses concerns over excessive use of pesticidesSheetal Prasad Sharma, Additional Director- the state agriculture department, briefed about the National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture.16 Oct, 2014, 08.46 PM IST
- Delhi government: Have limited infrastructure for testing pesticides in fruits and vegetablesThe Delhi government today told the Delhi HC that it has limited infrastructure in the laboratories for testing pesticides in fruits and ve...16 Apr, 2014, 10.44 PM IST
- Supreme Court rejects PIL on soft drink safety, but orders periodic checksThe bench disposed of a PIL filed by NGO CPIL demanding an independent expert or technical committee to evaluate the harmful effects of sof...23 Oct, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Special cell needed to combat threat from pesticide residues in food: HC panelFavouring intensified monitoring of pesticides in Delhi, the expert committee set by HC suggested establishing special cell.29 May, 2013, 11.00 PM IST
- Pesticide level in veggies, fruits risesThe presence of pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables is getting higher than the maximum permissible levels (MPL), revealed a recent ...10 Jun, 2009, 12.27 AM IST
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