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Health
Pesticide residues found in fruit & veg samples; 55 Punjab, 152 Haryana fail
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 10:50 PM
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A survey of 40 laboratories detected pesticide residues in fruit and vegetable samples, with 55 samples from Punjab and 152 from Haryana not meeting safety standards.
A comprehensive testing exercise involving 40 laboratories across India examined fruit and vegetable samples for the presence of pesticide residues. The analysis revealed that a significant number of samples failed to meet the permissible limits set for food safety.
In Punjab, 55 samples were found to exceed the allowed pesticide levels, while in Haryana, the number was even higher at 152 samples. These figures highlight a concerning breach of safety norms in two major agricultural states.
The findings raise public health concerns, as prolonged consumption of produce with high pesticide residues can pose risks such as neurological disorders and other chronic ailments. Health authorities are expected to review the data and consider stricter monitoring and enforcement measures.
Consumers are advised to wash produce thoroughly and, where possible, opt for certified organic items until the issue is addressed by relevant regulatory bodies.
In Punjab, 55 samples were found to exceed the allowed pesticide levels, while in Haryana, the number was even higher at 152 samples. These figures highlight a concerning breach of safety norms in two major agricultural states.
The findings raise public health concerns, as prolonged consumption of produce with high pesticide residues can pose risks such as neurological disorders and other chronic ailments. Health authorities are expected to review the data and consider stricter monitoring and enforcement measures.
Consumers are advised to wash produce thoroughly and, where possible, opt for certified organic items until the issue is addressed by relevant regulatory bodies.