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Furthermore, highly toxic pesticides and fertilizers are often used in order to give the flowers their impeccable appearance that U.S. and European markets demand. Workers handle these chemicals without proper safety equipment or training. According to Corporaci??³n Cactus, a non-governmental organization that advocates for flower workers, this exposure leads to health problems for nearly two-thirds of the work force, which is largely female. Miscarriages and birth defects are common consequences. If you would rather buy a bouquet with a less-tainted past, head to Kabloom—it sells organic flowers...

Author: By Jordan A.A. Bar am, Kevin P. Connor, and Mary M. Jirmanus, JORDAN A.A. BAR AM AND KEVIN P. CONNOR AND MARY M. JIRMANUSS | Title: All's Not Fair in Valentine's Day Trade | 2/13/2004 | See Source »

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