A scientific study by a pesticide company claims that a new pesticide for treating tomatoes is both highly effective and safe. The company claims that while pests are killed, the product is entirely safe to humans. At this point, what can a consumer know for certain about the validity of the company's claim?

A. The company has a definite bias because it wants to sell more of the product.
B. No pesticide is safe for human consumption, so the claims are not reliable.
C. The company is not biased because the primary goal of companies is safety.
(look at comments foe answer D)

Question

A scientific study by a pesticide company claims that a new pesticide for treating tomatoes is both highly effective and safe. The company claims that while pests are killed, the product is entirely safe to humans. At this point, what can a consumer know for certain about the validity of the company's claim?

A. The company has a definite bias because it wants to sell more of the product.
B. No pesticide is safe for human consumption, so the claims are not reliable.
C. The company is not biased because the primary goal of companies is safety. 
(look at comments foe answer D)

anonymous · Answer

D. additional studies will be the reliability check for claims.