Out of the 52 plant-made pesticides tested in animals, 27 caused cancer in rodents when given very high doses.

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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.

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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.87.19.7777

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