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Experts agree that produce is safe.
There is no need to be concerned. Fresh fruits and vegetables are safe for all of us, adults and children alike. Leading health authorities, including the National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, U.S. Surgeon General, and American Heart Association, encourage us to eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day for better health. These experts have taken pesticide residues into account when making these recommendations. Pesticides are used to protect crops from insects, diseases, weeds, fungi, and other pests.