Use of Solid-Phase Extraction Disks for Analysis of Moderately Polar and Nonpolar Pesticides in High-Moisture Foods

Abstract

This study investigated the use of solid-phase extraction (SPE) disks in analysis of high-moisture (<2% fat) foods for organophosphorus and organochlorinated pesticides with low (<25 mg/mL) water solubilities. Five representative foods were each spiked with one of 18 pesticides at 2 levels. Gas chromatography with flame photometric and electrolytic conductivity detection was used to quantitate organophosphates and organochlorinated pesticides, respectively. Essentially complete recoveries (≥80%) suggest that use of SPE disks can complement traditional liquid-liquid extraction procedures.