Multi-residue concentrations of systemic pesticides were analysed in cocoa beans sampled from the Western North region. The main objectives of the study were to assess the residue concentrations of 12 systemic insecticides, 16 systemic fungicides and 10 systemic herbicides in the sampled cocoa beans, and compare the residue concentrations detected with the European Union's Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) of cocoa beans to ascertain whether or not it is safe to consume cocoa beans products from the Western Region. In terms of food safety as it relates to pesticide residue concentrations, cocoa...