Phosmet
- Detection Rate
- 13.8%
- Benchmark Usage
- 18.5%
fruit Data Profile#1 of 29 in fruits
Blueberries
Blueberries has a pesticide load score of 93 and a Food Compass 2.0 score of 96, based on 2,901 monitoring samples.
Pesticide Load93Higher load (0=clean, 100=max)
Food Compass 2.096exact nutritional match
Monitoring Samples2,9012008–2024 lab tests
Benchmark Coverage85.4%of detected residue load
Preparation & Safety
How to wash and prepare blueberries
Because blueberries has higher surface permeability, synthetic pesticides easily adhere to the skin. To reduce exposure by up to 80–90%, soak in a 1% baking soda water solution (1 tsp baking soda per 2 cups cold water) for 12 to 15 minutes, then rinse vigorously under running water.
Market Comparison
How blueberries varies by market
| Market | Load Score | Samples Tested | Detection Rate | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 88 | 2,756 | 81.1% | ✓ Solid (2756) |
| UK | 92 | 75 | 73.3% | ✓ Solid (75) |
| FR | 88 | 20 | 60% | ⚠️ Sparse (20) |
| IT | 96 | 50 | 50% | ✓ Solid (50) |
⚠️ Data Note: Markets marked with Sparse have under 30 official laboratory samples in the public record. A 0% detection in sparse tests does not guarantee absolute absence of residue in that region.
Chemical Residue Breakdown
Primary chemicals detected on blueberries
Bifenthrin
- Detection Rate
- 11%
- Benchmark Usage
- 0.212%
Cypermethrin
- Detection Rate
- 14.5%
- Benchmark Usage
- 0.186%
phosmet (sum)
- Detection Rate
- 0.1%
- Benchmark Usage
- 0.163%
Public Evidence Trail
Official monitoring sources for blueberries
FranceEFSA chemical monitoring — France
20 samples · 2024–2024 ↗ItalyEFSA chemical monitoring — Italy
50 samples · 2020–2024 ↗United KingdomUK Pesticide Residues in Food programme
75 samples · 2021–2021 ↗United StatesUSDA Pesticide Data Program
2,756 samples · 2008–2022 ↗TaiwanTaiwan FDA fruit and vegetable monitoring
133 samples · 2021–2026 ↗Explore Peer Produce
