Four honey samples were analyzed, one each from Armada, Michigan; Phoenix, Arizona; Braunschweig, Germany; and Mouchard, France. The respective honey types were: wildflower (pH value:3.63), mesquite (pH value:3.42), pine forest (pH value:4.44)and lavender (pH value:3.38). Each honey sample was analyzed for a variety of possible pesticide contaminants by means of GC/MS [gas chromatography mass spectrometry]. In addition, a detailed sugar profile was determined for two of the samples using LC/MS [liquid chromatography mass spectrometry]. The tests were performed by Shrader Laboratories, 3814 Vinewood, Detroit, MI 48208 <http://www.shraderlabs.com/>.

Conclusions from the analyses show no detectable pesticide contamination for any sample. The list of materials tested for is extensive, and includes among others, aldrin, lindane, chlordane, dieldrin, endosulfan, endrin, toxaphene, heptachlor, and methoxychlor.

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