Food Quality Protection Act
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When environmentalists talk about pesticide exposure, they are usually referring to possible residue in our food. In fact, food is only one of many potential sources of pesticide residue in our environment. Both farmers and consumers, especially parents with small children, will benefit from the "risk cup" assessment of pesticide levels in our daily lives from ALL sources — not just agriculture. * * * *
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