Core Viewpoint - The investigation reveals that many refrigerator brands claim to have "pesticide removal" functions, but the actual product descriptions often emphasize "high-efficiency sterilization," leading to consumer confusion [1][2]. Group 1: Product Claims and Consumer Confusion - Approximately 80% of refrigerators priced between 10,000 to 20,000 yuan claim to have pesticide removal capabilities, with some lower-priced models also making similar claims [1]. - A specific model priced at 18,999 yuan claims to remove over 90% of pesticide residues and has a stated sterilization rate of 99.999% for bacteria and viruses, yet no verification reports were provided when requested [1]. - The product description on the brand's official website focuses on the removal of bacteria and viruses, without mentioning the pesticide removal feature [1]. Group 2: Industry Standards and Verification - There is a lack of unified technical standards and testing certifications for the "pesticide removal" function in the refrigerator industry, as revealed by a manager from a major appliance chain [2]. - Customer service representatives from two online flagship stores confirmed that the core functions of the refrigerators are "high-efficiency sterilization" and "deodorization," explicitly stating that they do not possess pesticide removal capabilities [2]. Group 3: Expert Recommendations - An expert from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences suggests that consumers can effectively remove surface pesticide residues by rinsing fruits and vegetables with running water and soaking them for about 30 minutes [3].