California Department of Pesticide Regulation Report: 97% Of Fruits and Vegetables Tested in California are Free of Illegal Pesticide Residues
DPR samples produce from wholesale and retail outlets, distribution centers, and roadside and farmers markets. Samples include imported and domestically grown produce that have been both organic and conventionally farmed. When illegal detections are found, the department traces the produce back to the store, distributor and farmer. Produce with illegal detections are quarantined and may be destroyed to prevent further distribution of tainted products. …