Methamidophos
- Detection Rate
- 0.5%
- Benchmark Usage
- 0.781%
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Cherry Tomatoes
Cherry Tomatoes has a pesticide load score of 63 and a Food Compass 2.0 score of 100, based on 2,011 monitoring samples.
Pesticide Load63Moderate load (0=clean, 100=max)
Food Compass 2.0100exact nutritional match
Monitoring Samples2,0112011–2024 lab tests
Benchmark Coverage91.8%of detected residue load
Preparation & Safety
How to wash and prepare cherry tomatoes
Because cherry tomatoes 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 cherry tomatoes varies by market
| Market | Load Score | Samples Tested | Detection Rate | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 55 | 2,011 | 79.6% | ✓ Solid (2011) |
⚠️ 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 cherry tomatoes
Bifenthrin
- Detection Rate
- 18.3%
- Benchmark Usage
- 0.171%
Famoxadone
- Detection Rate
- 1.6%
- Benchmark Usage
- 0.152%
Pyraclostrobin
- Detection Rate
- 20.9%
- Benchmark Usage
- 0.12%
Public Evidence Trail
Official monitoring sources for cherry tomatoes
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