This 2021 study analyzed 370 samples of fruits and vegetables—including apples, pears, grapes, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, beetroots, celeries, carrots, and tomatoes—in various forms: fresh, frozen, dried, and processed. Using atomic absorption spectrometry, the researchers measured cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) concentrations. Results indicated that dried products had the highest levels
