![A strawberry](https://janethull.com/healthynews/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Strawberry.jpg)
Did you know that 14 different pesticide residues were detected on one strawberry sample? 94% of strawberries tested were positive in residues.
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Fifty-one pesticide residues were found on lettuce. Twelve are known carcinogens, 20 are hormone disruptors, 9 are neurotoxins, and 10 are developmental toxins.
![A pile of fresh cranberries.](https://janethull.com/healthynews/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Cranberries.jpg)
Chemicals linked to cancer, obesity, and developmental disorders have been found on cranberries. Six are suspected hormone disrupters.
![Two blueberries.](https://janethull.com/healthynews/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Blueberries.jpg)
Fourteen of the 52 pesticide residues found on blueberries are neurotoxins that can harm brain development and contribute to a lower IQ.
So, buy organic from your local farmer.
From Carly Fraser’s Blog