date:Jun 24, 2014
, fruit and vegetable based products.
All samples were analyzed for pesticide residues and 20 different metals. Survey results for metals were reviewed by Health Canada and were considered to be consistent with the low levels of metals observed in previous surveys of retail foods. No safety concerns were identified and Health Canada used this data to update its dietary exposure assessments for certain metals. Two samples exceeded established maximum pesticide residue limits; however, neither wa