Individual studies have considered a variety of possible impacts, including pesticide residues.

A laboratory was established in 1987 to test meat for pesticide residues.

They wanted to be able to wash pesticide residue off their hands.

The danger from pesticide residues is a matter of debate.

"They have such a small sampling size for pesticide residues," she said.

But they frequently have higher pesticide residues than many other fruits.

Most of the population do have a low level exposure to pesticide residues in tap water.

"A pesticide residue in food is not a trivial matter," she added.

Who knows for sure how much the pesticide residue in food is contributing to our cancer rates?

While the experts argue about how to reduce pesticide residues, parents want to know what to do.