Tag: Pesticides
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What to Watch Out for: Foods to Avoid Amid Pesticide Residues in Produce
What the study found A recent analysis by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) connects higher pesticide residues on certain fruits and vegetables with greater levels of pesticide chemicals detected in people’s urine. By comparing data from the USDA on what’s in produce with actual urine measurements from the national NHANES health survey, the study suggests…
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Study Shines Light on Pesticide Residues in Produce: What to Avoid
New Findings on Pesticide Residues in Produce We often assume that filling the shopping cart with fresh fruit and vegetables means we’re eating healthier. A recent study from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) challenges that assumption, showing that higher exposure to certain pesticide residues in produce correlates with higher levels of these chemicals in urine.…
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Surge in Berry Consumption Prompts Potential Dimethoate Ban in Australia
In recent years, the love for berries has soared remarkably, particularly in Australia. There has been a significant surge in the consumption of berries, with blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries seeing demand levels that have more than doubled over the past decade. This substantial increase in berry consumption has led the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines…