Foods containing legal levels of pesticides are generally safe.
In fact, the food supply of the United States is among the safest in the world. EPA is constantly working to identify and then reduce or eliminate unnecessary risks. Based on this continuing review, the agency believes that the overall risks from pesticides in the diet are small, and the risks are generally outweighed by the benefits that pesticides bring in the form of a plentiful, nutritious and affordable food supply. EPA is concerned about protecting children. EPA analysis of pesticides in the diet takes into account that children and infants typically eat more food in relation to their body weight, and more of certain types of food, than the average adult.