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Original Articles

Organophosphorus pesticide residues in Greek virgin olive oil: levels, dietary intake and risk assessment

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Pages 1225-1236 | Received 06 Dec 2007, Accepted 15 Apr 2008, Published online: 26 Sep 2008

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