Evaluation of chlorinated pesticides residues in foodstuff of animal origin from middle districts of Jordan in 2013–2014

Abstract

This study was carried out to find chlorinated pesticides residues in foodstuff of animal origin in Jordan through 2013 and 2014. Ministry of Environment of Jordan asked the Royal Scientific Society to monitor the pesticides residues of these persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in foodstuff of animal origin under the supervision of official scientific committee. Results of milk products showed that there were two samples from 30 were contaminated, but less than the maximum residue limit (MRL). Results of table eggs showed that 11 samples from 35 were contaminated, but less than MRL. Results of meat and poultry analysis showed that 21 samples from 55 were contaminated, but less than MRL. However, the contaminated samples were contained β-HCH, γ-HCH, p,p′-DDT, p,p′-DDE, p,p′-DDD, heptachlor and aldrin. Conclusions and recommendations were reported to minimize pesticides residues in foodstuff of animal origin in Jordan.

• Chlorinated pesticides
• residues
• foodstuff
• animal origin
• Jordan

Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank the Ministry of Environment for supporting this study. The authors also thank for the Jordanian Environment Protection Society and all members of the Technical Committee for Monitoring Pesticides Residues in the Jordanian environment.

Declaration of interest

The authors report no declarations of interest.