If you buy your food from a large grocery store chain or local growers, chances are your food has been treated with pesticides. Pesticides actually serve a useful purpose by protecting food from pests, such as insects, rodents, weeds, mold and bacteria. But many people are concerned about the harmful effects of pesticide on health.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the amount of pesticide residue that can remain on food available for purchase. But despite these regulations, in certain cases a pesticide not meeting the safety standard may be authorized for use. Consuming pesticides may cause health problems such as birth defects, nerve damage and cancer.
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