Jane Spencer

Apr 23, 2024 | nationalobserver.com | Jane Spencer

This story was originally published by The Guardian and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Watermelon, green beans and bell peppers are among the many common fruits and vegetables found in U.S. supermarkets that contain potentially unsafe levels of pesticides, according to an analysis by Consumer Reports.

Apr 17, 2024 | theguardian.com | Jane Spencer

Watermelon, green beans and bell peppers are among the many common fruits and vegetables found in US supermarkets that contain potentially unsafe levels of pesticides, according to an analysis published today by Consumer Reports. The new report – which analyzed seven years of US Department of Agriculture data on commonly eaten fruits and vegetables – offers one of the most comprehensive evaluations to date of pesticides found in US produce.