Pesticide Dangers of Tomatoes

The following link, retrieved on February 25, 2006, is terrifying photographic evidence of pesticide abuse in tomato fields:

http://www.wwaytv3.com/Global/story.asp?S=4538334&nav=menu70_2

Tomatoes are as attractive for pests as they are for us, and farmers use a number of toxic pesticides to keep their vines from harm. Women of child bearing age should stay away from tomato fields, but often stray in to them because they need the wages or because they are ignorant of the dangers.

Pesticide users have an obligation to keep women away from treated fields-PHIs (pre-harvest intervals) are known for registered pesticides and responsible manufacturers state them on labels.