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Harry M Pylypiw1, Mary Jane Incorvia Mattina1, Vipin Agarwal1
1Department of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, Connecticut 06504-1106.
Abstract:
Pesticides not allowed for use in the United States may be applied in foreign countries on grapes destined for wine production. There is concern that imported wine may contain residues of these pesticides. Of 51 wines tested from five foreign countries, 17 samples contained residues of Procymidone, a fungicide not allowed on crops in the United States. Three of 18 wines tested contained residues of Carbaryl at concentrations below the allowable tolerance for grapes. Twelve wines from the United States contained no detectable residues of Procymidone. The alcohol content of all wines met label claims.
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