| Literature DB >> 33869825 |
Matiur Rahman1, Md Sazedul Hoque2, Shuva Bhowmik3, Shahnila Ferdousi1, Meera Probha Kabiraz4, Martin L van Brakel5.
Abstract
The use of pesticides in agricultural sectors is rising due to the growing demand for food in the world, but the presence of pesticide residues in agricultural commodities has become a major health concern for consumers and is associated with problems of food safety. Thus, the present study determined pesticide residues (17 organochlorine, 5 pyrethroid and 3 organophosphate) in 77 fish feed, 112 fish and 135 vegetables samples (total of 324) from the different locations in Bangladesh, using quick easy cheap effective rugged and safe (QuEChERS) extraction followed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. The 77 fish feed samples analyzed with this method appeared to be free of pyrethroid pesticide residues. Organochlorine pesticide residues aldrin (0.03 ± 0.01 mg/kg) and pyrethroid pesticide residues permethrin (0.08 ± 0.01 mg/kg) were detected in fish samples of catla (Catla catla) from Rajshahi Durgapur and bata (Labeo bata) from Satkhira Kaligonj, respectively. Among 135 vegetable samples (country bean, green chili, tomato, eggplants and red amaranth), 27.4% were found positive for organophosphate pesticide residues of which 89.2% exceeded maximum residue limits (MRLs) set by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The study revealed that few fish (catla and bata) but the majority of vegetable samples tested positive for pesticide residues exceeding MRLs. Finally, the study suggests that an effective management strategy is needed for strict regulation and regular monitoring of pesticides in fish feed, fish and vegetables to make aware the farmers and consumers about the harmful effect of pesticides on human health.Entities:
Keywords: Fish; Fish feed; Food safety; Pesticide residues; QuEChERS method; Vegetables
Year: 2021 PMID: 33869825 PMCID: PMC8035496 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06390
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Heliyon ISSN: 2405-8440
Figure 1Sampling sites of different locations in Bangladesh.
List of quantified ions for the detected pesticides.
| Pesticides | Retention time (min) | Qualitative ion (m/z) | Quantitative ion (m/z) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrin | 14.8 | 66, 79, 103, 263, 293 | 263 |
| Permethrin | 18.8 | 91, 163, 181, 209 | 163 |
| Chlorpyrifos | 20.38 | 97, 197, 258, 314 | 197 |
| Dimethoate | 14.05 | 87, 93, 125, 229 | 87 |
| Quinalphos | 22.87 | 90, 118, 146, 157, 298 | 146 |
Pesticide residues in fish feed samples.
| Pyrethroid pesticides | LOD (mg/kg) | LOQ (mg/kg) | Detected residue (mg/kg) | MRLs (mg/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenvalerate | 0.01 | 0.12 | ND | 0.01 |
| Permethrin | 0.02 | 0.17 | ND | 0.05 |
| Cypermethrin | 0.01 | 0.14 | ND | 0.01 |
| Deltamethrin | 0.01 | 0.14 | ND | 0.02 |
| Esfenvalerate | 0.01 | 0.15 | ND | 0.02 |
ND = Not detected.
Pesticide residues in fish samples.
| Pesticides | LOD | LOQ | Detected residue | MRLs | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organochlorine pesticides | |||||
| α-BHC | 0.01 | 0.14 | ND | 0.01 | Aldrin was detected in catla fish collected form Rajshahi Durgapur and permethrin detected in bata fish collected from Satkhira Kaligonj |
| δ-BHC | 0.01 | 0.17 | ND | 0.01 | |
| β-BHC | 0.02 | 0.13 | ND | 0.03 | |
| γ-BHC | 0.01 | 0.16 | ND | 0.01 | |
| Heptachlor | 0.01 | 0.14 | ND | 0.01 | |
| Heptachlor epoxide | 0.03 | 0.14 | ND | 0.02 | |
| γ-Chlordane | 0.01 | 0.13 | ND | 0.01 | |
| α-Chlordane | 0.01 | 0.18 | ND | 0.01 | |
| α-Endosulfan | 0.01 | 0.19 | ND | 0.02 | |
| 4,4′-DDE | 0.02 | 0.19 | ND | 0.01 | |
| Dieldrin | 0.02 | 0.14 | ND | 0.01 | |
| Endrin | 0.03 | 0.17 | ND | 0.05 | |
| 4,4′-DDD | 0.01 | 0.13 | ND | 0.01 | |
| β-Endosulfan | 0.01 | 0.14 | ND | 0.02 | |
| 4,4′-DDT | 0.01 | 0.17 | ND | 0.01 | |
| Endosulfan sulphate | 0.01 | 0.19 | ND | 0.01 | |
| Aldrin | 0.02 | 0.16 | 0.03 ± 0.01 | 0.02 | |
| Fenvalerate | 0.01 | 0.22 | ND | 0.01 | |
| Cypermethrin | 0.01 | 0.22 | ND | 0.01 | |
| Deltamethrin | 0.01 | 0.22 | ND | 0.02 | |
| Esfenvalerate | 0.01 | 0.22 | ND | 0.02 | |
| Permethrin | 0.03 | 0.21 | 0.08 ± 0.01 | 0.05 | |
ND = Not detected.
Pesticide residues in vegetables collected from different locations in Bangladesh.
| Vegetables | Sample size | Pesticides | Number of Contamination | LOD | LOQ | Detected ranges of residues | MRLs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country bean | 27 | Dimethoate | 9 | 0.02 | 0.56 | ND-0.424 | 0.05 |
| 27 | Chlorpyrifos | 2 | 0.01 | 0.16 | ND-0.064 | 0.05 | |
| Green chili | 27 | Dimethoate | 9 | 0.01 | 0.25 | ND-0.201 | 0.05 |
| Tomato | 27 | Quinalphos | 4 | 0.01 | 0.37 | ND-0.321 | 0.01 |
| Egg plant | 27 | Quinalphos | 12 | 0.01 | 0.23 | ND-0.128 | 0.01 |
| Red amaranth | 27 | Chlorpyrifos | 3 | 0.04 | 1.82 | ND-1.535 | 0.05 |
ND = Not detected.
Details of fish feed samples from different locations in Bangladesh.
| Sample type | Sample size | Sources of fish feed samples | Quantity | Physical appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish feed | 77 | Mymensingh Fulpur, Kishorganj Sadar Kishorganj Kotiadi, Rajshahi Putia, Rajshahi Bagatipara, Rajshahi Durgapur, Khulna Rupsha, Jessore Avoynagar, Jessore Monirampur, Jessore Sadar, Gopalganj Sadar, Khulna Dumuria, Satkhira Kaliganj, Narail Sadar | App. 1000g | Fresh |
Details of fish samples collected from different locations in Bangladesh.
| Fish Species | Sample size | Sources of fish samples | Range of quantity | Physical appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilapia | 10 | Mymensigh Fulpur, Rajshahi Tanore, Mymensingh Fulbaria, Mymensingh Trisal, Mymensingh Bhaluka | App. 550–800g | Fresh |
| Pangas | 12 | Mymensingh Fulpur, Kishorganj Sadar, Kishorgonj Kotiadi, Bogora Aditmari, Mymensingh Fulbaria, Mymensingh Bhaluka | App. 600–900g | |
| Silver carp | 7 | Kishorgonj Sadar, Natore Boraigram | App. 550–700g | |
| Catfish | 9 | Kishorgonj Sadar | App. 650g | |
| Rui | 14 | Kishorgonj Kotadi, Rajshahi Putia, Rajshahi Bagmara, Rajshahi Durgapur, Natore Sadar, Natore Boraigram, Bogora Aditmari, Rajshahi Poba, Rajshahi Tanore, Mymensingh Fulbaria, Mymensingh Trisal | App. 600–800g | |
| Mrigal | 9 | Rajshahi Putia, Rajshahi Poba, Rajshahi Tanore | App. 550–800g | |
| Kalibaush | 7 | Rajshahi Putia, Rajshahi Bagamara, Natore Sadar | App. 550–650g | |
| Catla | 12 | Rajshahi Bagamara, Rajshahi Durgapur, Bogora Aditmari, Mymensingh Bhaluka | App. 650–800g | |
| Mirror carp | 6 | Rajshahi Poba | App. 550g | |
| Carpio | 9 | Mymensingh Trisal | App. 650g | |
| Puti | 8 | Mymensingh Trisal | App. 600g | |
| Bata | 9 | Satkhira Kaligonj | App. 700g |
Figure 2GC-MSD chromatogram of dimethoate, chlorpyrifos and quinalphos.
Figure 3Pesticide residues positive in fresh vegetables sample comparing with sample above MRLs.