Are Berries Safe To Eat? What You Need To Know About the Pesticide Dimethoate

Australia paused the use of a common berry pesticide after rising consumption increased potential exposure, especially for young children. Australia’s agricultural regulator has temporarily halted the use of a widely used pesticide called dimethoate on blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. The one-year suspension is not based on new evidence about the chemical itself. Instead, the Australian [...]