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Apples Still Lead Fresh Fruit Despite Alar Scare
U S Agriculture Department figures show per capita apple consumption rose to 21.6 pounds in 1989 despite publicized Alar cancer fears. The report notes a large crop and low prices boosted apple use while overall fresh fruit consumption fell 2 percent to 96.6 pounds per person. Bananas edged apples in per capita use, but apples posted a sharper gain aided by several fruit records.
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Economic Research Service
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Natural Resources Defense Council
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