Alar and apples

The impact of pesticides on young children has been the subject of much debate. In 1989, 60 Minutes aired a program about the pesticide alar in apples and apple juice. Massachusetts and New York have banned the product, and the EPA banned food uses of alar in 1992. Apple farmers sued, and agribusiness retaliated against the "Alar scare." Given the fact that many children ingest apples and apple juice, the government feels that it has a responsibility to protect our most vulnerable population against any chemical which poses a potential threat to their health.

For more information, visit the Environmental Working Group page at ewg.org.

You can also visit our produce and pesticides page to learn how to avoid pesticides in your food.

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