Dear MEL Topic Readers,
2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides,
including ‘forever chemicals’
Pesticides are chemicals or biological substances used to prevent,
destroy, or repel pests, such as insects, weeds, fungi, rodents, bacteria, and
viruses, to protect crops and increase yields. Unlike organic or hydroponic
farming, conventional soil farming usually uses pesticides to some degree. Exposure
to pesticides has long been linked to health problems, including birth defects,
heart disease, and cancer. Even if you aren’t exposed to pesticides, they often
remain on or in the food you consume as residue. And some of the chemicals aren’t
broken down in the environment even after decades or centuries, called forever chemicals. Leafy greens, strawberries, and grapes have more pesticide residues, while pineapples, sweet corn, and
avocadoes are much less contaminated. But pesticide residues remain in most
vegetables and fruits. So, whether they are skinned, prewashed, or frozen, you want
to wash or rinse them thoroughly before cooking or eating.
Read the article and learn about pesticide residue on and in the farm products.
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