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Why Washing Alone Won’t Eliminate Pesticides from Produce

New data shows that many fruits and vegetables in U.S. grocery stores contain pesticide residues, including harmful chemicals like organophosphates and carbamates. These pesticides have been linked to health issues affecting brain development, reproduction and fetal health. A recent study found that washing produce doesn’t remove all residues because they can seep into the peel and reach the inside of the fruit or vegetable. The study showed that pesticides can stay inside produce even...