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Report finds high levels of pesticides in 20% of fruits, veggies

Consumer Reports found unhealthy levels of pesticides in 20% of fruits and vegetables, including bell peppers, blueberries, green beans, potatoes, and strawberries.
CR analyzed seven years of USDA data, discovering concerning levels of chemicals used in farming. Green beans harbored a decade-old banned pesticide residue.
Imported produce, especially from Mexico, showed heightened levels of risky pesticide residues, raising concerns about consumer health.

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The Guardian

We found unhealthy pesticide levels in 20% of US produce – here’s what you need to know

Consumer Reports recently conducted its most comprehensive review of pesticides in 59 US fruits and vegetables. Here the organization shares what it foundWhat’s safe to eat? Here is the pesticide risk level for each fruit and vegetableWhen it comes to healthy eating, fruits and vegetables reign supreme. But along with all their vitamins, minerals and other nutrients can come something else: an unhealthy dose of dangerous pesticides.Though using …

15 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Epoch Times

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One in five tested foods sold in the United States has a high risk of pesticide contamination, and some foods, like green peas, contain dangerous pesticides banned by authorities, according to Consumer Reports (CR). CR analyzed seven years’ worth of Department of Agriculture data, studying 59 common fruits and vegetables to assess pesticide contamination. “Our new results continue to raise red flags. Pesticides posed significant risks in 20 perc…

14 days ago·New York, United States

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Medical Xpress

Report finds high levels of pesticides in 20% of fruits, veggies

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Salon

Pesticides pose major risks in produce items, Consumer Reports finds

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14 days ago·S F, United States

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Fox Business

'Unhealthy dose' of pesticides found in popular produce, new report reveals

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15 days ago·United States

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WLTX

Pesticides pose a significant risk in 20% of fruits and vegetables, Consumer Reports finds

A healthy diet includes ample portions of fruits and vegetables, but not the unhealthy dose of pesticides found in about one in five of the produce examined by CR.

15 days ago·Columbia, United States

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