date:Jan 13, 2014
In an analysis of data compiled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) between 2011 and 2013, CBC News recently found that 46% of organic produce sold in Canada contained some pesticides, and 2% actually exceeded the maximum allowable limits. Seventy-seven percent of organic grape samples tested positive for pesticides, as did 45% of apples and 30% of carrots. (By comparison, 78% of non-organic produce contained pesticide residue, while 5% exceeded maximum allowable limits.)
The findings