The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

DDT On Vegetables Held Safe For Man

Berkeley scientists report that thirty tons of DDT treated produce at harvest contain about one ounce of DDT per person. Washing reduces residues. apples cabbage corn pears and peas are generally safe but grapes broccoli spinach olives retain higher amounts. Most sprayed crops pose no acute risk even if eaten unwashed though olives lost DDT through processing.