- spinach (organic)
- bok choy
- broccoli
- tofu (organic)
- pork
- mix of white/brown rice & quinoa (last two are organic)
Pesticide residue results:
broccoli
- 33 pesticide residues found
- [top pesticide residue] imidacloprid is found 67% of the times in broccolis and has a high level of bee toxins
rice
- 15 pesticide residues found
- [top pesticide residue] piperonyl butoxide is found 16.2% of the times in rice and has suspected hormone disruptors, possible carcinogen, and has a moderate amount of bee toxins
pork
- 3 pesticide residues found
- [top pesticide residue] carbaryl is found in pork 2.8% of the times and has known carcinogens, neurotoxins, developmental/reproductive toxins, suspected hormone disruptors, and high levels of bee toxins
We need better pesticide regulations. I'm surprised to see such a high chance of bee toxins present in broccolis. I also thought there would be a higher percentage of pesticide residue found in pork.
It's interesting that broccoli had the most pesticides! I would have assumed pork had more as well. I found the foods we tend to eat most commonly (basic veggies, fruits, rice) have the most pesticides on them, which is really concerning to me. I will be buying organic from now on, because it's worth the price difference.
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