Fruit vs soil sterilant

Question

My peach tree has been affected by the neighbors use of soil sterilant. Some of the limbs are dieing. Is the fruit safe to eat?

Answer 1

A soil sterilant is a long lasting herbicide.

I would suggest contacting the manufacturer of the specific product used to inquire on the chance of residual chemical being in your fruit.

I personally would no consume the fruit as a precaution.

Here is an article that has more information for you.

http://www.mrt.com/news/opinion/columns/article_9afdaf26-fcb9-5062-8fbb-5e2aceb4caf4.html