Is the “Dirty Dozen” Misleading Parents? The Science Behind Your Produce
In this episode of SacTown Talks, host Hector Barajas talks with Cameron English of the American Council on Science and Health about the “Dirty Dozen,” pesticide residues, organic vs. conventional produce, and the science behind food safety.
They discuss why detection doesn’t necessarily equal risk, how regulators establish safety margins for pesticides, why organic farming also uses pesticides, and what can happen when fear and misinformation influence what families buy at the grocery store.
English also explains why this debate matters beyond science. When families are told they should…
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