Glyphosate and Glufosinate Residues in Honey and Other Hive Products
Hive products have numerous beneficial properties; however, the hive’s health is affected by the surrounding environment. The widespread use of herbicides in agriculture, such as glyphosate and glufosinate, has raised alarm among consumers, beekeepers, and environmentalists due to their potential to...
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| description | Hive products have numerous beneficial properties; however, the hive’s health is affected by the surrounding environment. The widespread use of herbicides in agriculture, such as glyphosate and glufosinate, has raised alarm among consumers, beekeepers, and environmentalists due to their potential to harm bees and humans through the consumption of bee products. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the presence of glyphosate, glufosinate, and their metabolites in hive products, collecting and comparing available data from peer-reviewed research and surveys conducted across several countries. Moreover, it analyzes and discusses the potential impacts of these substances on human and bee health, analytical aspects, and recent regulatory developments. The data has revealed that these substances can be present in the different matrices tested, but the concentrations found are usually lower than the maximum residue limits set. However, the use of different methodologies with non-uniform analytical performances, together with an incomplete search for regulated analytes, leads to heterogeneity and makes comparisons challenging. In addition to the completion of studies on the toxicology of herbicide active ingredients, further monitoring actions are necessary, harmonizing analytical methodologies and data management procedures. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e757fc4a5df84502955c482888d3ee392023-11-17T11:05:30ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582023-03-01126115510.3390/foods12061155Glyphosate and Glufosinate Residues in Honey and Other Hive ProductsGiulia Rampazzo0Teresa Gazzotti1Elisa Zironi2Giampiero Pagliuca3Department of Veterinary Medical Science, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Via Tolara di Sopra 50, Ozzano dell’Emilia, 40064 Bologna, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Medical Science, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Via Tolara di Sopra 50, Ozzano dell’Emilia, 40064 Bologna, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Medical Science, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Via Tolara di Sopra 50, Ozzano dell’Emilia, 40064 Bologna, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Medical Science, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Via Tolara di Sopra 50, Ozzano dell’Emilia, 40064 Bologna, ItalyHive products have numerous beneficial properties; however, the hive’s health is affected by the surrounding environment. The widespread use of herbicides in agriculture, such as glyphosate and glufosinate, has raised alarm among consumers, beekeepers, and environmentalists due to their potential to harm bees and humans through the consumption of bee products. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the presence of glyphosate, glufosinate, and their metabolites in hive products, collecting and comparing available data from peer-reviewed research and surveys conducted across several countries. Moreover, it analyzes and discusses the potential impacts of these substances on human and bee health, analytical aspects, and recent regulatory developments. The data has revealed that these substances can be present in the different matrices tested, but the concentrations found are usually lower than the maximum residue limits set. However, the use of different methodologies with non-uniform analytical performances, together with an incomplete search for regulated analytes, leads to heterogeneity and makes comparisons challenging. In addition to the completion of studies on the toxicology of herbicide active ingredients, further monitoring actions are necessary, harmonizing analytical methodologies and data management procedures.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/6/1155glyphosateglufosinateAMPAhoneyhive productscontaminants |
| spellingShingle | Giulia Rampazzo Teresa Gazzotti Elisa Zironi Giampiero Pagliuca Glyphosate and Glufosinate Residues in Honey and Other Hive Products Foods glyphosate glufosinate AMPA honey hive products contaminants |
| title | Glyphosate and Glufosinate Residues in Honey and Other Hive Products |
| title_full | Glyphosate and Glufosinate Residues in Honey and Other Hive Products |
| title_fullStr | Glyphosate and Glufosinate Residues in Honey and Other Hive Products |
| title_full_unstemmed | Glyphosate and Glufosinate Residues in Honey and Other Hive Products |
| title_short | Glyphosate and Glufosinate Residues in Honey and Other Hive Products |
| title_sort | glyphosate and glufosinate residues in honey and other hive products |
| topic | glyphosate glufosinate AMPA honey hive products contaminants |
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