Pesticides

Alternative names:

pesticides and food

Recommendations:

To minimize pesticide exposure:

• Wash your hands before you prepare or eat foods. Neglecting this habit is one of the greatest threats to food safety.
• Avoid raw eggs, raw oysters or raw fish (See Food Safety).
• Wash all produce thoroughly with cold water.
• Eat a low-fat diet and maintain a healthy weight. Toxins are often stored in the body's fat cells.
• Eat a variety of foods in moderation.
• Cook meats and poultry thoroughly. Assume they are contaminated with bacteria. Wash hands and cutting surfaces and utensils with hot, soapy water immediately after preparation.
• If you wish to buy organically grown foods, look for certification by Organic Growers Associations.