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The 2008 report from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation's Pesticide Illness Surveillance Program details a total of 1,275 cases investigated, showing a 14% decrease from 2007. Of these, pesticide exposure was identified as a possible contributing factor in 895 cases (70%), with agriculture being the source for 311 cases. The report highlights outreach efforts to educate communities about pesticide safety and reporting, improvements in data collection methods, and ongoing collaboration with health agencies. It also discusses the significance of drift exposure incidents and the impact on agricultural field workers, along with hospitalizations and fatalities related to pesticide exposure.

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Who monitors traces of pesticides?

In California, the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) regulates pesticide sales and use and has the largest state program to test fresh produce for pesticide residues.

Who monitors pesticides?

EPA and the states (usually that states agriculture office) register or license pesticides for use in the United States. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) authorizes EPA to register pesticides.

Which of the following agencies is responsible for the monitoring of the safety of pesticide use?

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approves the use of pesticides and may establish tolerances for pesticide chemical residues that could remain in or on food.

Who evaluates pesticides?

EPA reviews the scientific data on the pesticide product and develops comprehensive risk assessments that examine the potential effects of the product or ingredient on the human population and environment.

Does the FDA monitor pesticides?

The FDA has prepared annual reports since 1987 summarizing the results of our pesticide testing. The FDA also monitors pesticide chemical residue levels in table ready foods representative of the U.S. diet by carrying out regional and national collections under the Total Diet Study (TDS).