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Called the "Dirty Dozen" an advocacy group is out with its annual list naming fruits and vegetables that have the most pesticide residue.
More than 50 different pesticides, some of which are linked to serious health hazards, were detected on nonorganic produce in this year’s “Dirty Dozen” list.
The Dirty Dozen ranks produce by pesticide residue, not whether levels are unsafe. Dietitians stress that eating any fruits and veggies—organic or not—offers key benefits. Washing produce and ...
Research supports pesticide use as a vital tool to help feed the world and make society possible, writes Jolene Riessen.
Pesticides are a leading means of suicide. The tiny nation of Suriname is working to restrict access to one of the most common and dangerous ones.
Could Government Efficiency Efforts Break the Dam in EPA’s Pesticide Approval Backlog? Agriculture has been watching a ballooning backlog: 504 new chemicals in review plus 12,000 pesticide ...
The Environmental Working Group just released its 2025 Dirty Dozen list — and the results are eye-opening. This year’s top offenders include strawberries, spinach, and grapes, with some ...
Over the past three years, at least two incidents of suspected pesticide drift have been reported near schools in Stanislaus County.
Toxic pesticide levels have been found in tampons at levels 40 times higher than the legal limit for drinking water.
A seasonal air study in Stanislaus County finds pesticide levels far below harmful thresholds. Discover findings and safety measures for local residents.
A portion of State Route 347 is expected to be restricted for several hours after a crash led to a pesticide spill north of Maricopa.