Development of a novel and useful methodology for the simultaneous analysis of multiclass contaminants in bovine fat
The instrumental development of tandem mass spectrometers fosters the actual trend in the trace analysis of organic compounds to the development of methods that allow the analysis of contaminants of diverse origin in a single analytical sample.
Comparison of different fast gas chromatography – mass spectrometry techniques (Cold EI, MS/MS, and HRMS) for the analysis of pyrethroid insecticide residues in food
Comparison of the fast-GC analysis of pyrethroid pesticide residues in food was performed using three different MS technologies: Cold EI, MS/MS, and HRMS. The unique features of each analyzer were demonstrated.
Simultaneous determination of 78 pesticide residues and 16 mycotoxins in tsampa by an improved QuEChERS method coupled with ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
Tsampa may contain pesticide residues and mycotoxins, which may pose a risk to human health.
Comprehensive assessment of clean-up strategies for optimizing an analytical multi-method to determine pesticides and mycotoxins in Brazilian medicinal herbs using QuEChERS-LC-TQ-MS/MS
An optimized and validated multi-method for simultaneous determination of pesticides and mycotoxins in medicinal plants represents a valuable tool for government monitoring programs, thus helping to establish MRL and risk assessment procedures.
Determination of ethylene-bis-dithiocarbamates and their degradation product ethylenethiourea in dry herbs by UHPLC-MS/MS
Dithiocarbamates are a class of fungicides widely used in many countries.
Multivariate optimization and validation of 200 pesticide residues in the banana matrix by GC-MS/MS
GC-MS/MS has been observed from past studies to be an appropriate choice for designing a simple, efficient and sensitive analytical technique.
Improving analytical performance for pesticides and mycotoxins determination in Brazilian table olives: one extraction and one analysis
Reliable analytical methods are of utmost importance for food safety enforcement. An extensive method optimization study has been undertaken aiming to improve analytical performance for pesticides and mycotoxins determination in olives.
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Application of the QuEChERS method combined with UHPLC-QqQ-MS/MS for the determination of isoprocarb and carbaryl pesticides in Indonesian coffee
The QuEChERS method combined with UHPLC-QqQ-MS/MS was validated for detecting isoprocarb and carbaryl in Indonesian coffee, showing high sensitivity and confirming no significant health risk from contaminated coffee consumption.
Assessing the performance of various sorbents in micro-solid phase extraction cartridges for pesticide residue analysis in feed
Performance of different sorbents and amounts in µSPE cartridges using an automatic clean-up and sample preparation workflow.
A method for the quantitative analysis of polar anionic pesticides in milk/infant formula, cereals and fruit and vegetables using ion chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry
Polar pesticides such as anionic or ionisable compounds have always provided a challenge for analytical chemists.
Holistic food safety evaluation of herbs: methods for the determination of organic and inorganic trace contaminants in Moringa stenopetala as a case study
Moringa stenopetala is considered a superfood due to the many bioactive compounds that it provides to the diet.
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A comprehensive HRMS methodology using LC-(ESI)-/GC-(APCI)-QTOF MS complementary platforms for wide-scope target screening of >750 pesticides in olive oil
This study presents a robust and validated HRMS method for the determination of 771 pesticides in olive oil. LC-ESI/GC-APCI-QTOF MS was employed for the analysis.
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Beyond helium: hydrogen as a carrier gas in multiresidue pesticide analysis in fruits and vegetables by GC-MS/MS
In this comprehensive study, we evaluated the feasibility of using hydrogen instead of helium as a carrier gas in a GC-MS/MS system for pesticide residue analysis, spanning three matrices: pepper, tomato, and zucchini.
About this collection
This collection addresses the discussion of the latest concepts and developments in the field of pesticide residues in food and drink, which have gone through a silent revolution over the last decade thanks to the significant advances in mass spectrometry instrumentation.
This collection includes, but is not limited to, novel instrumental approaches, (green) sample preparation methods, qualitative/screening methods using High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry and databases, and the latest advances in single-residue methods. Other pivotal aspects, such as the discussion of guidelines for analytical quality control and validation procedures, are also included.
Guest Edited and curated by Amadeo R. Fernández-Alba (EU Pesticide Residue Laboratory and University of Almería, Spain), Carmen Ferrer Amate (Universidad de Almería, Spain), Horacio Heinzen (Universidad de la República de Uruguay, Uruguay) and Ionara Pizzuti (Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil).