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The latest edition of the Shopper's Guide to Pesticides has been released by the Environmental Working Group. The guide contains an updated list of pesticide-free fruits and vegetables, and it can help consumers reduce their pesticide exposure by 80%.
The Shopper's Guide to Pesticides uses data from nearly 87,000 tests for pesticide residue that were conducted from 2000-2007. The information from these tests were gathered by the FDA and the US Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Working groups has aggregated them into a handy consumer guide that can be downloaded at foodnews.org And coming soon to an iPhone near you.
A significant number of scientists believe that small amounts of pesticides can cause long-term health problems in humans, especially in fetuses and small children. According to the EWG's computer analysis, consumers can reduce their pesticide exposure by 80% by using the guide.
Consumers can't shop their way out of being exposed to toxic chemicals, but the Shopper's Guide can help people make smart decisions that dramatically reduce their pesticide intake," said EWG Executive Director Richard Wiles. "The Shopper's Guide is a must-have for expectant mothers and parents of young children. While the government ponders pesticide risks, parents need to know which fruits or vegetables might expose their child to a handful of toxic pesticides and which will not.
If you forget the guide at home, the best rule of thumb is to buy organic.
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