Not at all. PAN UK recommends eating fresh fruit and vegetables as part of a healthy diet and as a way of encouraging long-term healthy eating habits. A good comparison is air pollution. We know, for example, that London’s air is polluted but would still recommend that children play and exercise outside for a healthy lifestyle. Despite the fact that there might be pesticide residues present, the nutritional value of the fruit and vegetables supplied through the SFVS remains unaffected. While we don’t know exactly how long-term exposure to a range of pesticides affects children’s health, we are certain of the immense benefits of eating fresh produce.
