Fast turnaround multiresidue screen for pesticides in produce.

Abstract

A rapid multiresidue screen for 110 pesticides was applied to 5628 produce samples. Samples were extracted, analyzed, and evaluated within 6 1/2 h of receipt. Analyses were confirmed within a 24 h period on those samples in which a potential residue was found above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's tolerance level. A thorough yet quick chromatographic interpretation program is also described.