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BHC alpha

Explore results by food · analyte code 903.

1996–2024 · 29 tested years

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224,169sample–analyte
tests
19samples with
a detection
1food identities
with detections

Tested in 129 food identities. Food identities include separately recorded forms and studies. Testing panels differ by food, so we do not show a combined cross-food detection percentage.

Results by food

Each food uses its own analyte-tested denominator.

BHC alpha: historical USDA tests by food.
FoodTestedDetectedRateDetails
Fish, Catfish1,479191.3%Yearly results
Black Beans, Canned36700.0%—
Applesauce1,50400.0%—
Apple Juice2,47800.0%—
Almonds70800.0%—
Apples5,53800.0%—
Asparagus2,82700.0%—
Avocado1,25100.0%—
Cranberries, Frozen60300.0%—
Beef Adipose88400.0%—
Blueberries3,46700.0%—
Blackberries1,02300.0%—
Beef Muscle29200.0%—
Bananas2,46900.0%—
Broccoli4,06000.0%—
Basil34300.0%—
Beets, Canned75600.0%—
Butter2,25600.0%—
Blueberries, Frozen13100.0%—
Cranberries78300.0%—
Sweet Corn, Fresh2,66100.0%—
Peaches, Canned2,35500.0%—
Sweet Corn, Canned1500.0%—
Celery4,30500.0%—
Cauliflower4,33800.0%—
Cabbage1,36100.0%—
Cherries1,10800.0%—
Cilantro89000.0%—
Heavy Cream1,08300.0%—
Cantaloupe4,41500.0%—
Corn Grain1,30400.0%—
Pears, Canned1800.0%—
Carrots4,36300.0%—
Sweet Corn, Frozen44400.0%—
Cherry Tomatoes2,01100.0%—
Cucumbers3,72000.0%—
Peaches-Single Servings53400.0%—
Corn Syrup45400.0%—
Cherries, Frozen87900.0%—
Infant Formula, Dairy70500.0%—
Eggs1,03600.0%—
Eggplant2,84000.0%—
Fish, Salmon88200.0%—
Green Beans4,82100.0%—
Green Beans, Canned1,16300.0%—
Grapefruit2,89200.0%—
Grape Juice2,26000.0%—
Kale Greens1,63000.0%—
Collard Greens91500.0%—
Green Onions1,45100.0%—
Grapes5,47600.0%—
Green Beans, Frozen89000.0%—
Hot Peppers1,39000.0%—
Honey74400.0%—
Peaches, Frozen41200.0%—
Baby Food - Applesauce1,48500.0%—
Baby Food - Carrots1,50300.0%—
Baby Food - Peas1,47200.0%—
Baby Food - Green Beans1,48200.0%—
Baby Food - Peaches1,45900.0%—
Baby Food - Pears1,48500.0%—
Baby Food - Sweet Potatoes1,48800.0%—
Pork Adipose35200.0%—
Kidney Beans, Canned37200.0%—
Kiwi Fruit1,41100.0%—
Blackberries, Frozen4000.0%—
Lettuce, Head70800.0%—
Lettuce, Leaf70600.0%—
Lettuce4,50300.0%—
Mangoes1,08100.0%—
Mustard Greens59500.0%—
Milk4,05300.0%—
Mushrooms2,87800.0%—
Pinto Beans, Canned37200.0%—
Pineapple, Canned72600.0%—
Nectarines3,03700.0%—
Pineapple, Frozen5200.0%—
Oat Bran6100.0%—
Oats Grain1300.0%—
Rolled Oats1,31400.0%—
Steel-cut Oats25100.0%—
Oranges5,19200.0%—
Orange Juice3,49900.0%—
Olives, Canned1,51200.0%—
Onions2,33700.0%—
Poultry Adipose63100.0%—
Peanut Butter70400.0%—
Peaches4,14000.0%—
Plums, Dried (Prunes)1,13500.0%—
Pears6,01100.0%—
Pumpkin, Canned70600.0%—
Pineapple, Fresh65600.0%—
Potatoes4,31800.0%—
Sweet Bell Peppers3,86700.0%—
Sweet Peas, Frozen1,10500.0%—
Plums3,61000.0%—
Potatoes, Frozen1,54400.0%—
Raisins75600.0%—
Cranberries, Canned37800.0%—
Radishes1,40100.0%—
Rice1,68700.0%—
Raspberries65200.0%—
Raspberries, Frozen5300.0%—
Spinach, Canned1,26000.0%—
Sweet Peas, Canned42300.0%—
Spinach, Frozen94400.0%—
Snap Peas1,48700.0%—
Spinach2,72000.0%—
Summer Squash4,31200.0%—
Strawberries3,44700.0%—
Sweet Potatoes4,27400.0%—
Soybean Grain1,31600.0%—
Strawberries, Frozen76500.0%—
Tangerines2,80600.0%—
Tomatoes, Canned86300.0%—
Tomatoes6,12900.0%—
Tomato Paste1,43700.0%—
Tomatillos82400.0%—
Water, Bottled75600.0%—
Wheat Flour75800.0%—
Watermelon3,27200.0%—
Water, Finished75200.0%—
Winter Squash4,07200.0%—
Water, Untreated40000.0%—
Winter Squash, Frozen10600.0%—
Papaya75000.0%—
Infant Formula, Soy-based70600.0%—
Garbanzo Beans, Canned1,12700.0%—
Garbanzo Beans, Dried68600.0%—

About these results

Source: USDA Pesticide Data Program. Included annual releases: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.

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