Want to know how safe (or dangerous) your food is? Check out this new site!
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The Pesticides Action Network (PAN) recently launched a new website that seeks to inform the public about the amount of pesticides on our food. What's On My Food (http://www.whatsonmyfood.org) gathers toxicology data on various foods available in the supermarket. The group gathers data from the USDA, EPA and and other sources to come up with an extensive list of pesticides found on produce, meats and even bottled water.Perhaps many people still do not know that even after thorough washing, foods can still retain pesticides used by farms. While these chemicals prevent insects from destroying crops, they also harms humans. These can cause many diseases, such as Parkinson's Disease, as well as certain types of cancer and birth defects.
Searching the various foods comes up with some alarming data - foods we consume everyday contain all sorts of chemicals that are passed on to us. Think of how many times you've eaten or served broccoli to your family - according to the site, broccoli can contain as much as 40 different types of chemicals. Do you serve applesauce to your toddler? A jar can contain 28 up to chemicals, including 4 different types of developmental toxicants.
Buying organic and pesticide-free food can be a good way to avoid these toxic substances. PAN has several resources for people who may be interested in helping their cause, including an online petition, asking President Obama to put a stop to the growing problem of pesticides.
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