A
recent study by a group against pesticides shows that about 20% of the entire
U.S. food supply is contaminated with toxins. Most Americans have about
68 exposures to these toxins every day. Up to five different chemicals are present
in common foods.
Many
pesticides and insecticides have been banned in the United States, but are used
in other countries. These include DDT, dieldrin, chlordane, and several
others. These are often found in foods that are commonly imported into the U.S.
Organic
foods have also been found to contain pesticides. It is estimated that about 60%
of organic vegetables contain small amounts of pesticides, but their levels are
lower.
These
pesticides have been banned in the United States due to links with some forms
of cancer.
