There are some fruits and vegetables where pesticides and chemicals can stick to, which is why it's generally recommended to ...

Factors such as the pesticide's chemical properties and its absorption into the plant contribute to residue retention, particularly in crevices and on the skin. Health risks Research has shown that ...

A recent study by the Environmental Working Group shows that a dozen produce items have high levels of pesticides. See the results here.

Ideally, yes. “As long as you're using potable (drinkable) water, it's always wise to wash fruits and vegetables before ...

Leafy greens like spinach and kale are rich in nutrients but may contain pesticide residues. Cleaning methods such as rinsing ...

New studies suggest that the typical school lunch contains foods with critically low nutritional value, dangerously high ...

Multiple studies showcase the negative impacts to nontarget organisms from rodenticides that regulatory processes fail to ...

Researchers leverage new methods measuring type, concentration, and distribution to determine how far—and which—pesticides ...

consider that the US Department of Agriculture Pesticide Data Program (PDF) found over 99% of foods sampled measured residue levels that met the safety standards established by the Environmental ...