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Table 2 Health risk assessment based on average daily intake of pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables

From: Assessment of pesticide residue levels among locally produced fruits and vegetables in Monze district, Zambia

Vegetable type

Median value (mg/kg)

WHO/FAO ADI (mg/kg body weight)

EADI (mg/kg body weight)

Hazard index EADI/ADI

Cabbage

0.040

0.004

0.0024

0.60

Rape

0.020

0.004

0.0012

0.30

Tomatoes

0.006

0.004

0.00036

0.09

Oranges

0.020

0.004

0.0030

0.75