Ensuring food safety and quality is a central public health concern. Food can be contaminated by toxic metals, pesticides and veterinary drug residues, as well as organic pollutants, radionuclides and ...

While fruits and veggies can be some of the healthiest foods you eat, some have higher instances of pesticides than others.

Study adds to the wide body of science linking pesticide exposure in children to neurobehavioral effects such as ADHD.

Leafy greens, while nutritious, can harbor pesticide residues. This article provides five simple methods to effectively clean ...

A study conducted by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health demonstrated that high intake of pesticide residue from ...

Veterinary drug residues in animal-derived food products are considered a potential health hazard for human consumption due ...

A new study reveals alarming risks that pesticides pose to ground-nesting bees, which are crucial for pollination and food production. As agriculture increasingly relies on pesticides to protect crops ...

Apple-based baby foods were the most susceptible to having pesticide residue, while products made with blueberries, pears, ...

The PRC monitors food and drink in the UK for pesticide residues and advises ministers, the Pesticides Safety Directorate and the Food Standards Agency. Dr Ian Brown, chairman of the committee ...

consider that the US Department of Agriculture Pesticide Data Program (PDF) found over 99% of foods sampled measured residue levels that met the safety standards established by the Environmental ...

They all undergo a comprehensive risk assessment before being released in the EU and the UK government tests food samples for pesticide residue every year. A Maximum Residue Level (MRL ...