Dozens of pesticides enter the body through contaminated fruits and vegetables, study finds

Common produce items found to carry heavy pesticide loads: Study

A new peer-reviewed study has found that some of the healthiest foods on grocery store shelves may also carry the heaviest pesticide loads. Published in the International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, the research ranked 44 different fruits and vegetables by pesticide residue and linked them to human exposure measured in urine samples. Researchers found that foods such as spinach, strawberries, apples, potatoes and kale were among…

Are Your Fruits & Veggies Hiding Pesticides? New Study Says Yes

Link noted between certain fruits, veggies and high pesticide levels

A study by Environmental Working Group researchers found a link between the types of produce people eat with levels of pesticides found in their urine.

Pesticides in Your Produce? Probably. - Inside Climate News

Eating fruits and vegetables grown in the U.S. exposes consumers to classes of pesticides associated with serious health problems. New research helps show just how much.By Liza GrossIf you eat a daily serving of fruits and vegetables, critical components of a healthy diet, you’re likely ingesting a hefty dose of pesticides too, new peer-reviewed research shows.

Dozens of pesticides enter the body through contaminated fruits and vegetables, study finds

Eating a lot of fruits or vegetables with higher levels of pesticides may raise the levels of dozens of pesticides in your urine, according to a new study.

Eating some fruits and veggies can increase toxic pesticides in your body

Participants who consumed more fruits and vegetables with higher levels of pesticides had "significantly" higher levels of pesticides in their bodies.