The USDA releases it most recent report on pesticide residues.
According to the USDA, the 2024 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary shows more than 99% of the samples tested have pesticide residues below benchmark levels established by the EPA.
Every year, USDA and the Environmental Protection Agency work together to identify foods to be tested on a rotating basis by the PDP.
In 2024, tests were conducted on over 9,800 samples from 19 commodities of fresh and processed fruits, vegetables, nuts, and fish.
The USDA tests a wide variety of domestic and imported foods, with a strong focus on foods that are consumed by infants and children.
The data also provides regulators, farmers, processors, manufacturers, consumers, and scientists with important insights into the actual levels of pesticide residues found in widely consumed foods.
The FDA and EPA would be immediately notified if a PDP test discovers residue levels that could pose a public safety concern.
