USDA found residues of eight pesticides on washed and ready to be eaten apples, six on grapes, and seven on peaches. Some people believe that organic food tastes better . Organic produce is not bred for appearance, like conventional produce. But people should still wash their produce. Organic means that food has been grown without the use of synthetic chemical treatments, irradiation or preservatives.
Organic food is certified based on standards set state by state, by an impartial third-party agency.
Buy produce grown in the USA . Many dangerous pesticides that are banned in the U.S., are still allowed to be manufactured here and sold to other countries. Look for country of origin when you shop. Buy local . Locally grown produce is fresher, lasts longer and generally has not been treated with post-harvest chemicals because the travel time from farm to consumer is shorter.