Regulating Pesticides in Food:: The Delaney Paradox
Concern about health effects from exposure to pesticides in foods is growing as scientists learn more about the toxic properties of pesticides. The Delaney Clause, a provision of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, prohibits tolerances for any pesticide that causes cancer in test animals or in humans if the pesticide concentrates in processed food or feeds. This volume examines the impacts of the Delaney Clause on agricultural innovation and on the public’s dietary exposure to potentially carcinoge
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Pesticides: Chemicals That Kill
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claims there is adequate protection from over exposure to toxic pesticides. That claim may be true for the average consumer who carefully washes fruits and vegetables, but it is definitely not true for farm and ranch workers, especially in developing countries.
This eBook examines the various types of pesticides used in our food supply and the possible ill effects of those chemicals to humans and the environment. We discuss the economic im
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