Ecuador had the highest percentage of produce sampled that contained illegal residues (23%).

The PDP provides data to the FDA and EPA to enforce pesticide residue tolerances. 2023 California Agricultural Highlights

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

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

The DPR sampled 118 different types of fresh fruits and vegetables, with illegal residues detected on 44 different commodities.

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

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