>why not? health agencies approve pesticides as well, but they advise you to rinse off vegetables/fruit. As far as I know, the rationale given for washing frui

>why not? health agencies approve pesticides as well, but they advise you to rinse off vegetables/fruit. As far as I know, the rationale given for washing fruits and vegetables is not because of pesticides, but because of dirt and bacteria. As far as the public is to be concerned, any pesticide residue that makes it into your home is to be considered "acceptably low." The USDA makes no mention of pesticides: >Before eating or preparing fresh fruits and vegetables, wash the produce under running tap water to remove any lingering dirt. This reduces any germs that may be present. If the fruits or vegetables have a firm surface, such as apples or potatoes, they can be scrubbed with a brush.