There are decades of nutritional studies that clearly show that consumption of fruits and vegetables improves health and leads to a longer life – these studies were largely conducted using conventionally grown produce. And, there is an impressive body of work by the government plus peer reviewed science that shows that residues, if they are present at all, do not pose a food safety concern. Yet certain activist groups continue to perpetuate misinformation that provokes fears about produce safety and one even resorts to calling popular fruits and vegetables “dirty.” This month two new peer reviewed studies have become part of that scientific body of work that demonstrates the health and safety of produce. This information should be reassuring to consumers with concerns about pesticide residues. Read more.