Most Strawberries Contain Pesticide Residues

Most Strawberries Contain Pesticide Residues - Strawberry replaces Apple's position as the most fruit and vegetables contain highpesticide residues. So says a report. The report was compiled by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) based on the analysis of the tests more than 35000 fruit and vegetable samples were conducted by the Department of agriculture (USDA).

Most Strawberries Contain Pesticide Residues

Apple ranked second, after five consecutive years in the first position. The next position is followed by nectarine, peaches, cherries, grapes, celery, spinach, tomatoes, chili peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, and cabbage.

Changes in the first position that follow the European ban against pesticides diphenylamine which seemed to affect the supply of the fruit. According to EWG senior analyst Sonya Lunder.

Most Strawberries Contain Pesticide Residues

The USDA also released new data reserved strawberries subject first ranking this year that helped put him into top position. In total, 98 percent of strawberries tested have some form of pesticide residues.

"It is important to remember that conventional farming relies heavily on insecticides," Lunder said. There are systematic differences between the crops with many pesticides and a consistent clean of pesticides.

Those who want to avoid pesticides on vegetable and fruit, according to EWG's ranking, should buy organic products. So suggestions Lunder. U.s. federal regulations limiting the use of certain types of pesticides on organic farming. (source:time.com)