Kale, watermelon and even some organic foods pose high pesticide risk, analysis finds
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Pesticides have contaminated the US fruit and vegetable supply – even some organics – a new analysis by Consumer Reports showsWhat’s safe to eat? Here is the pesticide risk level for each fruit and vegetableWatermelon, 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...

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