title: Pesticide, heavy metal, and other chemical residues in infant and toddler total diet samples. (III). August 1976-September 1977.
abstract: The Total Diet Study has been conducted by the Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, since 1964 to monitor the diet of adults, and more recently the infant and toddler diet, for residues of pesticides and other chemicals. This report presents the residues found in 12 infant and toddler market baskets, i.e., items comprising the average 2-week diet of infants and toddlers, collected in 12 major cities in 4 geographical areas from August 1976 through September 1977. The analyses for each market basket were performed on composites of each of 11 food classes, and the results are presented in a variety of formats. In addition to chemical residues, the market baskets were also analyzed for 6 heavy metals: arsenic, lead, selenium, zinc, cadmium, and mercury. Results of recovery studies conducted with residue compounds of various types are also included in this report. The results for the adult market baskets for the same period are published as a separate report.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001628:Beverages / Q000032:analysis; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003611:Dairy Products / Q000032:analysis; D002523:Edible Grain / Q000032:analysis; D005504:Food Analysis; D005638:Fruit / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007225:Infant Food / Q000032:analysis*; D008460:Meat / Q000032:analysis; D008670:Metals / Q000032:analysis*; D008892:Milk / Q000032:analysis; D009821:Oils / Q000032:analysis; D010573:Pesticide Residues / Q000032:analysis*; D014481:United States; D014675:Vegetables / Q000032:analysis; D014881:Water Supply / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D008670:Metals; D009821:Oils; D010573:Pesticide Residues