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Organic Center Study Reports that in 2006 More than 1/3rd of Conventional Vegetable and Fruit Samples Contained Multiple Pesticide Residues

May 6, 2008 · No Comments

Other findings of the report include that among the imported conventional fruits and vegetables tested for pesticide residues those with the highest Pesticide Dietary Risk Index Scores were:  Grapes: 282, Nectarines: 281, Peaches: 266, Pears: 221, Strawberries: 78, Sweet bell peppers: 720, Lettuce: 326, Cucumbers: 317, Celery: 170, Tomatoes: 142.

 Organics anyone?

Read a full article about the report at http://www.organic-market.info/bio-markt/en_inhalte/inh_index.htm?catID=0&docID=116

 

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