Concerns from impurities
Concern
Level of Concern in Food
Source
Impurity: PESTICIDES
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports some pesticides are toxic to the nervous system.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Pesticide Programs. 2012. Pesticides: Health and Safety.
Impurity: PESTICIDES
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports some pesticides cause cancer.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Pesticide Programs. 2012. Pesticides: Health and Safety.
Impurity: PESTICIDES
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports some pesticides disrupt the endocrine system.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Pesticide Programs. 2012. Pesticides: Health and Safety.
Impurity: PESTICIDES
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports long term exposure to certain pesticides may be associated with Parkinsons disease.
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US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2004. Fact Sheet: Pesticides.
Impurity: PESTICIDES
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports long term exposure to certain pesticides may be associated with Alzheimers disease
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US Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2004. Fact Sheet: Pesticides.