This is a perfect example of the stupid, lazy society we've become. The following article contains the highlights below.
Strawberries again top 2018's 'Dirty Dozen' fruits and veggies - CNN
(CNN)Once again, strawberries top the list of the 12 "dirtiest" fruits and vegetables, according to the Environmental Working Group. The group ranked pesticide contamination in 47 popular fruits and vegetables.
Spinach is the second dirtiest item on the list, followed by nectarines, apples, grapes, peaches, cherries, pears, tomatoes, celery, potatoes and sweet bell peppers. Each of these foods tested positive for pesticide residues and contained higher concentrations of pesticides than other produce.
A) When testing samples, the USDA personnel wash or peel produce to mimic consumer practices.
Consumers who want to eat the dirty dozen fruits and veggies should buy organic, according to the organization.
B) Rinsing produce under tap water is an effective way to eliminate pesticide residues from produce, according to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, a government-run scientific group. Scientists there advocate rinsing all fresh produce under tap water for a minimum of 30 seconds before using. Water is enough, the scientists say, as mild detergents or commercial vegetable washes do not increase the amount of pesticide residues you are able to wash away.
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OK, so there are a few things going on here. Line "A)" says that they washed the samples that were tested, for the results described. In other words, washing did not eliminate the pesticides.
Then, in the next line, they recommend buying organic as a solution.
But in line "B)", they state that rinsing IS an effective way to eliminate pesticide residue. WTF?
