coach hale
New Member
Organic foods pesticide levels?
A recent survey suggested that approximately 70% of consumers purchased organic foods to avoid pesticides. Surprise Surprise Organic food production methods permit use of synthetic substances if they are on the Natl. List.
Approved synthetic substances
Calcium hypochlorite
Sodium hypochlorite
Copper sulfate
Boric acid
Lime sulfur
Elemental sulfur
Copper sulfate
Oils
A limitation in available pesticides and restrictions on their use with organic food production generally results in fewer pesticide residues in organic crops. However, it is important to consider risks, if any, posed by pesticide residues in conventional food. Scientific research suggests “that typical dietary exposure to pesticide residues in foods poses minimal risks to humans. From a practical standpoint, the marginal benefits or reducing human exposure to pesticides in diet through increased consumption of organic produce appear to be insignificant” (Winter & Davis 2006)
Occupational, and environmental exposure to pesticides presents a much greater risk of negative impact than consumer exposure to pesticides.
thanks,
Coach Hale
A recent survey suggested that approximately 70% of consumers purchased organic foods to avoid pesticides. Surprise Surprise Organic food production methods permit use of synthetic substances if they are on the Natl. List.
Approved synthetic substances
Calcium hypochlorite
Sodium hypochlorite
Copper sulfate
Boric acid
Lime sulfur
Elemental sulfur
Copper sulfate
Oils
A limitation in available pesticides and restrictions on their use with organic food production generally results in fewer pesticide residues in organic crops. However, it is important to consider risks, if any, posed by pesticide residues in conventional food. Scientific research suggests “that typical dietary exposure to pesticide residues in foods poses minimal risks to humans. From a practical standpoint, the marginal benefits or reducing human exposure to pesticides in diet through increased consumption of organic produce appear to be insignificant” (Winter & Davis 2006)
Occupational, and environmental exposure to pesticides presents a much greater risk of negative impact than consumer exposure to pesticides.
thanks,
Coach Hale