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FDA says 59% of US foods tested contain pesticide residues

CAREY GILLAM Pesticide residues were detected in 59% of US food samples tested by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in its most recently completed annual testing program, the agency revealed in a new report. Roughly 77% of domestic fruits, 60% of US vegetables and about 53% of US grains sampled showed residues.  The agency said