Pesticides Uncovered: How to Eat Safer | With Alison White
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Pesticides Uncovered: How to Eat Safer | With Alison White
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Guest: Alison White, Co-convenor of the Safe Food Campaign
In this episode, I sit down with Alison White, the woman behind New Zealand’s version of the Dirty Dozen list — a ranking of the most pesticide-contaminated foods available on our shelves. Alison has a Master’s in Public Health, is a lifetime member of the Soil & Health Association, and co-convenes the Safe Food Campaign.
Together, we unpack:
- How the Dirty Dozen is created and what makes NZ’s version unique
- Why grapes, celery, and strawberries consistently top the list
- The worrying truth about glyphosate (RoundUp) and how little NZ actually tests for it
- How pesticide regulation gets tangled in industry influence
- Practical ways to reduce your exposure — from vinegar rinses to growing your own produce
This conversation will leave you thinking differently about what’s on your plate — and why home-grown food might just be one of the most powerful forms of resistance.
Link for Further Reading:
- The Dirty Dozen – latest update via Soil & Health
- OOOOBY (organic box service)
- Harraway’s Organic Oats collection
- Pesticides in New Zealand Children
- Safe Food Campaign NZ – Facebook
- Safe Food Campaign Chlorpyrifos Petition Summary
- Dr. Libby Blog
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