Toxic chemicals called PFAS are in pesticides sprayed on food and included in pet flea treatments and home bug repellants, a ...

Until recently, for instance, pesticide residues on plants, food and in the environment were measured in parts per million. Newer equipment can measure even smaller amounts, determining parts per ...

U.S. farmers consistently raise abundant crops that provide consumers reliable, reasonably priced access to food. One of the ...

The other “micropoisons” Brecka talked about: pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, toxic heavy metals. Lead is one example of a contaminant that is sometimes found in food, says Langer.

The report called for closer looks at ultra-processed foods and its impacts on childhood health, among other things.

The PRC monitors food and drink in the UK for pesticide residues and advises ministers, the Pesticides Safety Directorate and the Food Standards Agency. Dr Ian Brown, chairman of the committee ...

A new national survey commissioned by CropLife America reveals strong trust in American farmers and public recognition of the ...

Research supports pesticide use as a vital tool to help feed the world and make society possible, writes Jolene Riessen.

New Zealand Food Safety proposed a raft of changes to these maximum residue limits (MRLs), including those of the world's ...

Targeted sampling also showed the majority of foods as being within safe levels of pesticide content. Out of 132,793 samples, 98% were compliant with EU legislation, similar to levels recorded in 2021 ...