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The Trump administration has approved the use of cancer-linked pesticides diflufenican and epyrifenacil, both PFAS forever chemicals. Neither pesticide has ever been used in the United States before. pic.twitter.com/F1S82Prbua — FactPost (@factpostnews) June 30, 2026 Diflufenican and epyrifenacil approved for corn, soybeans and other crops. Both classified as PFAS forever chemicals or break down into …
Leafy greens such as spinach and perennial kid favorites such as strawberries and grapes held the highest levels of potentially harmful pesticide residues based on government tests, according to the 2026 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. Nectarines, peaches, cherries, apples, blackberries, pears, potatoes and blueberries filled out this year’s “Dirty Dozen” most pesticide-laden fruits …
Plastic!! Snipped 1. Plastic Rice What It Is: Fake rice made from a combination of potato, sweet potato, and plastic resin. Why It’s Dangerous: Consuming plastic can lead to digestive issues and long-term health problems. 2. Pesticide-Laden Apples What It Is: Apples from China are often treated with excessive pesticides to keep them looking fresh. …
Toxic Pesticides Contaminate Target’s Baby Food September 18, 2024 Lab tests reveal residues of 12 highly hazardous pesticides in baby food from Target’s Good & Gather Line Lab tests of two items – the non-organic apple and the pear fruit purees for babies – revealed the presence of 21 pesticides, including 12 classified as highly …