How can DDT be harmful to humans?

DDT. If there is a single pesticide almost everyone can name, it's DDT. DDT was one of the first chemicals in widespread use as a pesticide. Following World War II, it was ... One of the new EPA's first acts was to ban DDT, due to both concerns about harm to the environment and the potential for harm to human health. read more

The DDT WAS used to kill bugs on produce. So rincing the produce BEFORE preparing was a must. But several years ago they stop using it in the US and use other sprays to battle the problem.What is used now I am not in that field to know. read more