When it comes to pesticides, there is a lot of debate in the media on what is true and what is false. Once and for all, let's debunk some of the most common myths about pesticides.

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Pesticide residue levels are not
monitored or regulated
Pesticide residue levels on foods are
extremely HIGH
it’s important to get enough servings of FRUITS and VEGETABLES each day
and to handle food safely to prevent foodborne illness
vsMYTHS REALITY
Pesticide levels
For more information,
checkout:
http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop
https://www.ams.usda.gov/press-release/usda-releases-2014-annual-summary-pesticide-data-
program-report-confirms-pesticide
Less than 1% of produce has residue levels
above the safety tolerance levels set by EPA
“Organic” does not necessarily mean
“pesticide free”. In fact, organic production
can and often uses pesticides
Organic farming does not use pesticides
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pesticide pesticide
Whether you choose
ORGANIC or CONVENTIONAL PRODUCE,
ORGANIC
=
NO PESTICIDES
ORGANIC
MAY CONTAIN
PESTICIDES
PESTICIDE LEVELS PESTICIDE LEVELS
Above Safey
Tolerance
PESTICIDES
share responsibility for
monitoring levels of
pesticide residues in
and on foods
developed strict limits
(or “tolerances”) for the
amount of pesticide
residue that can be
present on food
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