Table 6. Detection frequency of pesticide residues and heavy metals in convenience foods

Product type Number of analyzed samples Number of detected samples (Detection rate, %)
Pesticide Pb Cd As
Meal kit 96 39 (40.6) 44 (45.8) 93 (96.8) 92 (95.8)
Salads 28 19 (67.9) 16 (57.1) 28 (100.0) 27 (96.4)
Cut fruits 26 10 (38.5) 20 (76.9) 23 (88.5) 25 (96.1)
Total 150 68 (45.3) 80 (53.3) 144 (96.0) 144 (96.0)