The main cause of pesticide food poisoning is harmful bacteria that can grow in a pesticide solution which is then sprayed on food. Pesticides are commonly used on many food sources in order to eliminate insects that could hurt the plants while they are growing. Some pesticides are more susceptible than others at harboring and growing certain bacteria. These pesticides include ones that have been mixed with contaminated water prior to spraying on crops. Pesticide food poisoning can also occur when illegal pesticides are you used, if your food is stored near a pesticide supply, or if it is overly exposed to pesticides.
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