Original title: there are a variety of pesticide residues in common fruits and vegetables. Contact with pesticides or cause a variety of diseases
According to the report on the website of Newsweek on September 29, the monthly consumer report analyzed the data collected by the U.S. Department of agriculture over the past five years and found 450 pesticide residues in popular fruits and vegetables. In some cases, pesticide residues in some vegetables and fruits exceeded the potential harmful threshold.
It is reported that the monthly magazine will publish a list of agricultural products with the highest pesticide residues every year. The fruits and vegetables on this year's list include strawberries, spinach, apples, grapes, cherries and tomatoes.
According to the Pesticide Action Network, exposure to pesticides can cause reproductive and hormonal problems, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and hyperactivity disorder, and various kinds of cancer. Pesticides also kill pollinating insects and other beneficial insects, affecting ecosystems.
"We recommend buying organic food as much as possible to reduce the risk of exposure to pesticides and protect the environment and farm workers," said Charlotte valayes, an analyst at the monthly consumer report
Other solutions include avoiding buying imported foods because they may contain pesticides banned in the United States; Consumers should also substitute foods with higher scores on the list for foods with lower scores, such as broccoli instead of green beans.
The monthly consumer report analyzed more than 24000 samples over the past five years and scored them according to the level of pesticide residues.