Sentences with phrase «detectable pesticide residues»

Results analyzed by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) show that 68 percent of food samples had detectable pesticide residues after they had been washed or peeled.

The EWG found that 90 % of conventional apples had detectable pesticide residues, while 80 % of the apples tested contained diphenylamine, a pesticide that is banned in Europe.

The EWG claims that more than 99 % of conventional peaches had detectable pesticide residues, while an average of four pesticides residues were found on conventional peaches.

However, the myth was disproved in recent study on 99 different vineyards in the Mediterranean; the conventional grapes all had detectable pesticide residue but the organic ones all had undetectable pesticide residue.

Not exact matches

During production and the postharvesting process of citrus fruits in conventional agriculture, residues of postharvest protectants as well as pesticides can be found in detectable concentrations.