Fruit and veg have 'unacceptable' levels of pesticides

Reference:

Wallop, H. (2009, September 24). Fruit and veg have 'unacceptable' levels of
pesticides. Telegraph.co.uk, Retrieved September 26, 2009 from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/foodanddrinknews/6227745/Fruit-and-veg-have-unacceptable-levels-of-pesticides.html

Summary:

Wallop's (2009) article "Fruit and veg have 'unacceptable' levels of pesticides" states the report that fruit and vegetables sold in the supermarkets contain pesticides residues, which are over the highest allowed level. Many fruits and vegetables supplied to schools containing residues of pesticides are the highest levels of European law. According to annual report 2008, the levels of pesticides varied considerably, with imported fruit and vegetables tending to have higher levels. The Food Standards Agency insisted that the unlawful levels did not necessarily mean that the food was unsafe to eat. At high doses, pesticides can cause sensitivity to reactions such as causing irritated skin and breathing difficulties. Dr. Ian Brown advises people to eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, and he said scientific evidence shows that the health benefits are far greater than the risk from pesticide residues.

Reaction:

I agree with the information in this article. Residual pesticides have affected the ecosystem. In addition, they did many risks and diseases. Many organizations such as EPA made rules to protect our environment. Each pesticide has a safe concentration level to protect humans and animals, but it is still dangerous and affects our environment. Recent research shows evidence of a link between high levels of pesticides and some diseases such as Parkinson's disease. Some countries have the quality control to protect consumers. In my country, there are laws that determine residues of pesticides according to the Agriculture and Food organization, but these laws did not apply in real.