Re: [apple-crop] FDA vs EPA or others re: surveys of residues

2014-05-03 Thread Mark & Helen Angermayer
Well this is confusing. According to this link: http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/pdp the USDA is charged with collecting data on pesticide residues in food (including fruits). See the PDP tab "Program Overview" and "Quick facts about PDP" Can anyone clarify? Mark Angermayer On 5/2/14, Weinzie

[apple-crop] FDA vs EPA or others re: surveys of residues

2014-05-02 Thread Weinzierl, Richard A
The data cited here (http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/UCM317224.pdf) are from a few years ago, but I think the responsibilities are still the same ... for residue monitoring, USDA does meats and poultry; FDA does residue surveys on "foods" and feeds. If someone on the