Om Prakash · Healthcare · 2026-09-01
Government data shows 2,223 food samples crossed pesticide safety limits
Government data shows 2,223 food samples crossed pesticide safety limits. Among the states highlighted in the data, Karnataka recorded the highest number of samples in which pesticide residues exceeded the prescribed FSSAI limits. The report highlights concerns around pesticides such as organophosphates and endocrine-disrupting chemicals. It links exposure to concerns including cancer, tumours, hormonal disturbances and developmental problems. Government monitoring found pesticide residues above FSSAI limits in thousands of food samples collected from markets across India. The findings have renewed questions over food safety, banned chemicals and weak local testing capacity.
Why it matters. It highlights critical food safety risks and regulatory compliance issues regarding pesticide residue levels in consumer food items.
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