Various media reports last week in Canada focused on the fact that 45.8 percent of organic fruit and vegetable samples tested by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency were positive for some trace levels of pesticide residues. These findings resulted in surprise and raised concerns among organic consumers despite the Canadian government’s assurances that these organic products are very safe. Some examples of consumer statements:
“It might sway me and make me think twice about trusting the word organic.”
“I would hope that the products are without pesticides. That is what I would be looking for."
“That would encourage me to get to know local farmers more and more, get to know the community-supported agriculture in each neighbourhood.
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