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Australian researcher finds pesticide traces in berries, prompting review of outdated safety rules.
Independent researcher Dr. Benkendorff detected pesticide residues, including dimethoate, in Australian berries, both organic and conventional, prompting debate over outdated safety standards based on 1995 consumption data.
While regulatory bodies dispute her unaccredited methods and found no thiometon, her advanced testing detected lower levels and raised concerns that even small servings could exceed safe intake for children.
The APVMA responded by proposing to suspend dimethoate use on certain berries, citing updated consumption data, not media reports.
Industry groups support the review, highlighting efforts to reduce pesticides through integrated pest management, resistant crop breeding, and sustainable packaging, while expressing frustration over public perception shaped by contested findings.
Un investigador australiano encuentra rastros de pesticidas en las bayas, lo que lleva a revisar las reglas de seguridad obsoletas.