RESIDUES OF ORGANOCHLORINE PESTICIDES IN FOOD OF ANIMAL ORIGIN FROM NORTHERN GOVERNORATES OF JORDAN IN 2019 AND 2020

摘要

One hundred forty samples from local and imported animal products were analyzed for residues of organochlorine pesticides in Royal Scientific Society and supervised by the Ministry of Environment of Jordan in 2019 and 2020.Results of milk products showed that there were no residues detected in all 36 collected milk product samples.Results of table eggs samples showed that there were three farm egg samples out of the 40 analyzed egg samples,contained pesticides residues but less than the maximum residue limits (MRL).In addition,two collected Balady eggs contained residues but less than the MRL.In general,44% of contaminated samples contained dieldrin,40%p,p’-DDT,16% T-DDD,8% o,p’-DDE and 4% o,p’-DDD.In conclusion,the application of pesticides on forage crops and farm animals,and the misuse of the used pesticides should be minimized to avoid animal products contamination.