More Evidence That Organic And Conventional Produce Can Be Enjoyed With Confidence

Yet another government sampling program’s results verifies the safety of organic and conventionally grown fruits and vegetables.  Last week, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) released the results from the 2014 pesticide residue monitoring program and found the vast majority of the fruits and veggies sampled had “little to no residues" and "meet stringent federal pesticide safety standards." 

“This report further confirms that California’s vigorous pesticide regulatory program creates a reliable marketplace where consumers can have faith in their fresh fruits and vegetables,” said Brian Leahy, CDPR director. 

CDPR's program samples residues on organic and conventional produce grown in California and out of the state.  Their results mirror the findings of federal sampling programs conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  Both of those agencies clearly state that residues do not pose a food safety concern based upon the federal sampling program findings.  

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