introduction: diazinon is a moderately toxic broad-spectrum organophosphate, with a ld50 of 350 to 400 mg/kg for humans. diazinon is absorbed through the skin and gastrointestinal tract and is rapidly metabolized within a few hours. diazinon residues in melons and cucumbers have recently became a major health concern in iran. thus we decided to investigate diazinon levels in melon and cucumbers...
