Consuming some types of fruits and vegetables can increase the levels of harmful pesticides detected in people’s bodies, according to a new peer-reviewed study by Environmental Working Group scientists.

The study was published in the International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health.

Pesticides have been linked to cancer , reproductive harm, hormone disruption, and neurotoxicity in children. Residues of these chemicals are often detected on produce, creating exposure concerns for consumers. The new study may help inform future research into how dietary exposure to pesticides through fruit and vegetables might affect human health.

Participants who consumed more fruits and vegetables with higher levels of pesticide residues – like strawberries, spinach and bell peppers – had

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