Such is the case with the rampant misinformation trumpeted by opponents of tougher health standards for pesticides. The Real Story, so that you will know the truth about the threats that pesticides pose to public health. The report covers eight myths about pesticides that you have heard repeatedly in the media, including claims that animal tests are irrelevant to protecting humans, and that a person would have to eat some huge amount of food to be exposed to pesticides at anywhere near the levels that produced toxic effects in animals. In fact, the same companies that criticize animal studies, support them when the findings show their products to be safe. Of course, human exposure to pesticides in food and water is lower precisely to avoid these results.
Truth is a precious and important tool.
Pesticides in food, water and many other sources threaten our children's health. The organizations listed above are dedicated to improving children's protection from pesticides. Please contact them with any questions you may have.