Not sure if organic produce is really worth the extra effort to purchase and consume? According to new research published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, a banned pesticide is causing increased incidence of autism and other behavioral disorders.

“Gestational Exposure to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals and Reciprocal Social, Repetitive, and Stereotypic Behaviors in 4- and 5-Year Old Children” states that children who were exposed to higher levels of brominated flame retardant PBDE-28 and trans-nonachlor, a chemical found in a banned pesticide, chlordane, showed higher levels of autistic behavior than those without such exposure…

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