West Virginia agriculture officials are asking the public not be too hasty to cut apples from its diet in the wake of federal testing that found pesticide residue on 98 percent of the fruit screened in a yearly survey. [Ninety-eight percent] is a big number, but when you look at the amount that is found on each of these samples, you're looking at a very small amount of pesticide residue," said Buddy Davidson, West Virginia Department of Agriculture spokesman.
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- British Retail Consortium (BRC), an internationally recognized food safety standard, has rated Scientific Certification Systems (SCS, www.scscertified.com) an "excellent" provider with 5 stars, among certification bodies accredited to audit to their standard. SCS, an accredited BRC certifier since March 2010, recently conducted BRC audits for Ann's House of Nuts, Produce Exchange and Taylor Farms. SCS is a 27-year leader in food safety auditing and training services for growers, food manufacturers, distributors and retailers, including HACCP, SQF, GAP/GMP, GlobalGAP, TN10, BRC. SCS serves hundreds of growers and food producers at any given time, also providing micro- and macro-pathogen testing, flavor analysis, responsible sourcing certif...
YAKIMA, Wash. - More than two decades after parents dumped apples from children's lunch boxes because of concerns about a chemical applied to the fruit, most researchers agree the crop is safer although most of it still carries pesticide residue. Growers saw prices plunge after a 1989 television report led to widespread fears apples were coated in a cancer-causing chemical called Alar, used to enhance crunch and color. The public outcry led the government to ban some chemicals and increase oversight, while growers adopted new approaches to spraying apples and reduced the use of harsh chemicals.
Organic" is one of those buzz words we encounter, but do we really know what it's all about? A little research can reveal a wealth of understanding and teach us a thing or two. Many of the practices in organic gardening are things we should be doing in our gardens anyway. They are practical, inexpensive and effective methods of growing healthy foods. Organic guidelines have been written as an attempt to be as sustainable as possible while limiting the use of nonrenewable resources (e.g., fossil fuels, certain chemicals) and assuring the consumer that the amount of pesticide residue on the food product is minimized. Following these guidelines allows the producer to be certified by a third-party inspector and their products can be marketed as organic.
NEW DELHI (AP) - A southern Indian state on Wednesday banned the sale and production of Coke, Pepsi, Sprite and other soft drinks made by the Indian subsidiaries of Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc., an official said. Four Indian states already have banned the sale of Coke, Pepsi and other soft drinks at schools, colleges and government offices after a research group in New Delhi last week claimed they contained high levels of pesticide residue. But the state of Kerala was the first to impose a total ban on production and sales.
Underrated foods- Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) - While all beans are good, these are as versatile as they come. Buy the protein- and fiber-rich babies salt-free and canned. Rinse, then doctor 'em up with olive oil, chopped scallions and lemon juice. Coat them with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and chopped garlic, then roast until crunchy. Or just stir them into salads, soups or chili.- Watermelon - If you haven't had it in a while, here are a few reasons eating it is a splendid idea: A two-cup, 85-calorie serving provides 38 percent of a day's supply of vitamin C and 32 percent of vitamin A. Its thick skin keeps bugs and pesticides at bay; thus, it's labeled one of the "Clean 15" - fruits and vegetables with the least pesticide residue. - Leslie Barker Garcia, The Dallas Morning News
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