Appraisal of Dichlorvos Residues in the Regularly Consumed Food Items of the Calabar City, Nigeria: A Health and Safety Evaluation
Julius U. Naku, Bassey I. Inah, Peter E. Idaka, Aliyu Adamu & Ugosor, P.T · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026
Background: Dichlorvos is a widely used organophosphate insecticide in crop and postharvest protection, but its high toxicity poses serious risks to human health and food safety, particularly in developing countries. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the presence and concentration...
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10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i62062