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Out of the 52 plant-made pesticides tested in animals, 27 caused cancer in rodents when given very high doses.
Scientific Claim
About half (27) of the natural pesticides tested in high-dose animal cancer tests are rodent carcinogens.
Original Statement
“about half (27) are rodent carcinogens”
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Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design cannot support claim
Appropriate Language Strength
definitive
Can make definitive causal claims
Assessment Explanation
The claim reports a specific count from animal tests. It does not claim human risk or causation, only what was observed in rodents under high doses.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Narrative Review
Animal
The study found that out of 52 natural chemicals in food that were tested for cancer in rats and mice, 27 caused cancer—right around half—so the claim is correct.
Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found