Pesticides In Food And Water

I found this site very good resource for information about pesticides. It lists several foods and what kinds of pesticide toxins can be found on that food (and in water) according to studies conducted by the USDA.

According the the FAQ on the site, the USDA prepares the food the same way we would. They get rid of the bad or inedible parts of the food and wash it prior to testing.

Interestingly enough, there are still pesticides on the food after washing. There are even known carcinogens that still linger. According to the website, due to America's poor stewardship over the farming industry, even all organic foods have been contaminated so now there is virtually no food that is without pesticide residue. Organic foods only have much, much less.

Some of the pesticides used have been banned in many other major indstrialized nations, yet the US continues to use them so long as there is minimal harm, or no absolute definitive link is found between the pesticide and the health issues at hand. Some pesticides, as you will find on the website, are known carcinogens, neurotoxins, and can even effect reproductive or developmental health.

Check here to see what pesticides are found on various foods (including bottled water)!



http://www.whatsinmyfood.org/index.jsp