(NaturalNews) A number of recent tests have revealed the astonishing degree to which the non-organic fruits and vegetables on grocery store shelves are contaminated with dangerous pesticides.

A test conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found traces of more than 50 different pesticides on peaches destined for U.S. stores. Five of the compounds were found at levels higher than those considered safe by the Environmental Protection agency, and six of them were chemicals not approved for use in the United States.

The peaches were grown both domestically and overseas.

In a followup study, the Chicago Tribune tested organic peaches grown in California, Michigan and Illinois. The California peaches carried residue from only one pesticide, while the Michigan and Illinois peaches contained residue from three or fewer. One of the pesticides found on the California peaches was not approved for use on organic crops. Rich Weinzierl of the University of Illinois said that even if organic farmers are careful, their crops can still be contaminated from neighboring fields or at processing facilities.

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