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Alexis Temkin, Ph.D., Toxicologist, Environmental Working Group, discusses the 2024 Shoppers Guide to Pesticides in Produce.
May 31, 2024
Toxicologist Alexis Temkin from the Environmental Working Group joins the host to discuss the 2024 Shoppers Guide to Pesticides in Produce. They cover pesticide residues on foods, benefits of organic farming, and the impact on vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women. They emphasize the importance of making informed choices when shopping for produce.
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Quick takeaways
- The EWG's Shoppers Guide helps consumers choose produce with lower pesticide content for healthier food choices.
- Improving government testing for critical pesticides like glyphosate is crucial to ensure consumer safety in food consumption.
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Importance of the Environmental Working Group's Shoppers Guide
The Environmental Working Group's Shoppers Guide to Pesticides in Produce, with the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 Reports, is crucial for consumers to make informed choices about pesticide residues. By utilizing data from the USDA's Pesticide Data Program, the guide ranks fruits and vegetables based on their pesticide content, offering valuable insights on the most and least contaminated produce for healthier food choices.
