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Mexico, Chile, and Peru were the top three foreign countries from which samples were collected.

83% of samples containing illegal residues were imported, while 17% were domestic.

Roughly two-thirds of specialty crop growers (lettuce, apple, broccoli) have invested in automation, with expectations that only about 20% of the harvest will be automated by 2025. g., leafy greens, citrus) or a specific country/region ? PDP 2023 Annual Summary - Agricultural Marketing Service Download File Barely Legal 01.2023.pdf

Based on your request, I have analyzed the available 2023 reports regarding produce and agricultural monitoring.

The PDP monitors pesticide residues in the U.S. food supply, focusing on fruits and vegetables. Mexico, Chile, and Peru were the top three

In 2023, samples were collected in California, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Washington.

Ecuador had the highest percentage of produce sampled that contained illegal residues (23%). food supply, focusing on fruits and vegetables

Lime samples had the highest number of samples that contained illegal residues. 2023 USDA Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary