Proposal to raise pesticide levels irks Canadian consumers
Some Canadian consumers are unhappy with a proposed federal plan that would see pesticide use on fruits, vegetables and dairy products sold in Canada harmonized with levels used in the United States.
Concern over health risks is paramount for Patty Nowlin, who owns the Sunnyside Market in Calgary. Nowlin sells only organic, pesticide-free produce at her store.
“When we all ingest pesticides our bodies aren’t capable to then take nutrients out of food, so pesticides can act like a blocker,” she said. “When you have these kids with developing bodies, developing central nervous systems, it’s really important that they’re getting those nutrients that they need.”
May 15th, 2007 at 3:11 pm
I am truly surprised how easily Canadians have swallowed this, pardon the pun. I shake my head sometimes and wonder about what we’re doing to ourselves.