A new “Watch What You Eat” podcast by food journalist and Registered Dietitian Carolyn O’Neil features Dr. Tamika Sims of the International Food Information Council (IFIC).  The podcast episode titled, “Safe at the Plate,” examines food safety and provides important information and tips for consumers.  Carolyn and Tamika met on the Alliance for Food and Farming’s Safe Fruits and Veggies 2024 Farm Tour in California.

During their discussion, Carolyn and Tamika talk about pesticide residues and common misperceptions.  Their wide-ranging conversation includes:

• How and why organic and conventional farmers use pesticides as part of their integrated pest management strategies.
• The care and commitment of farmers and the challenges they face to provide healthy and safe fruits and vegetables to consumers.
• Why it’s important that consumers are reassured they can eat either organic or conventional fruits and vegetables with confidence.
• The AFF’s pesticide residue calculator which shows how very low residues are on produce, if present at all.
• Reflections on what they learned during their AFF farm tour experience.
• The nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables on boosting your body’s immunity and improving your health overall.

You can listen to this very informative podcast here.