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Q&A: Pesticides in Organic Foods From Consumers Union

May 11, 2009
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People who choose organic fruits and vegetables will be exposed to pesticide residues only about one-third as often, and to fewer residues, usually at lower levels, as are people who eat conventional produce.

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