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According to the Produce for Better Health Foundation
and Produce Marketing Association’s Web site,
www.aboutproduce.com,
produce, including fresh apples, is safe for both adults
and children to eat. Simply wash produce well just before
eating.
Health authorities, including the National Cancer Institute,
American Cancer Society, U.S. Surgeon General, and the
American Heart Association, encourage and support people
to eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables
each day for better health. Experts have taken pesticide
residues into account when making these recommendations.
Pesticides are used to protect crops from insects,
diseases, weeds, fungi, and other harmful pests. Pesticides
and their use are strongly regulated by the U.S. and
state governments
The fresh produce industry always strives to provide
consumers with safe, high quality, affordable products.
The industry takes great responsibility in providing
consumers with safe, fresh produce.
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