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Health
J&K: 58 Fruit, Veg Samples Exceed Pesticide Limits
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 03:48 PM
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Fifty-eight fruit and vegetable samples in Jammu and Kashmir have been found to contain pesticide residues above permissible limits. The information was revealed in the Lok Sabha.
The revelation about the high pesticide content in fruit and vegetable samples in Jammu and Kashmir is a cause for concern. The samples were tested and found to exceed the permissible pesticide limits. This information was shared in the Lok Sabha, highlighting the need for stricter regulations on pesticide use in the region. The high pesticide content in food products can have adverse effects on human health, making it essential to monitor and control pesticide use in agriculture.