Against the guidance of scientific advisory panels, the EPA is relying on industry-backed tests to relax regulations on acephate, which has been linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. “It’s exactly what we recommended against,” one panelist said.
If it was that easy there would be a lot of happy growers who don’t have to worry about Minimum Residue Limits aka MRL’s. These are tested constantly and any grower that violates them can have their entire production rejected. This is especially true for products shipped internationally.
Unlike in the 70’s and 80’s, applying pesticides correctly is a very big deal with food for human consumption.
Today the nastiest shit is mostly on crops grown for feed where the restrictions are less.
PSA: You can soak your veggies and fruit in a baking soda bath to break down pesticides.
No, no you can’t. Really you can’t.
If it was that easy there would be a lot of happy growers who don’t have to worry about Minimum Residue Limits aka MRL’s. These are tested constantly and any grower that violates them can have their entire production rejected. This is especially true for products shipped internationally.
Unlike in the 70’s and 80’s, applying pesticides correctly is a very big deal with food for human consumption.
Today the nastiest shit is mostly on crops grown for feed where the restrictions are less.
Yes you can. A Google search is only a Google away. (It’s not 100.00% but it’s a lot.)