By Emma Dickinson and CJ Forneste
This blog post was originally published to Cultivating Science on science.gc.ca.
We all know that fresh fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy, balanced diet. These crops are also used to make foods like juices, cereals and pasta, and feed the animals that add eggs, meat and dairy to our diets. Pesticides play an important role in controlling the impact that insects, weeds and fungal diseases can have on these crops, and help Canada maintain its status as a leading global supplier of food products.
But how do we make sure that pesticide residues that may be on or in our food are safe for us to eat?
Continue reading to learn more.
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