USDA testing finds 30-plus unapproved pesticides on the herb cilantro

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How many "approved" pesticides on that stuff, I wonder?

"At least 34 unapproved pesticides showed up on cilantro samples analyzed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as part of the agency's routine testing of a rotating selection of produce. Cilantro was the first fresh herb to be tested in the 20-year-old program.

"We are not really sure why the cilantro came up with these residues," said Chris Pappas, a chemist who oversees the Virginia-based USDA pesticide testing. Researchers suspect growers may have confused guidelines for cilantro and flat-leaf parsley, for which more pesticides are approved.

Washing did not remove the unapproved pesticides found on cilantro samples tested by USDA."

http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/ct-met-cilantro-pesticide-20110531,0,3058450.story