中央电视台2013年5月4日《焦点访谈》节目报道,山东潍坊农民为灭虫使用“神农丹”剧毒农药种植生姜。神农丹严禁用于蔬菜瓜果,50毫克就能致50公斤重的人死亡。当地农民对神农丹的危害性心知肚明,称“自己吃的(生姜)不使用这种药,另外种一沟”。该节目播出之后,引起了人们对农药污染的广泛关注。农药是有毒物质,与之相关的人体健康和环境安全一直是人们共同关心的社会问题。 CCTV May 4, 2013 “Focus Interview” program reports, Weifang, Shandong pest insecticide use “Shennong Dan ” highly toxic pesticides to grow ginger. Shennong Dan is strictly prohibited for vegetables and fruits, 50 mg can cause 50 kg dead weight. Local farmers know the dangers of Shennong Dan knowingly, saying “eat their own (ginger) do not use this drug, another kind of ditch ”. After the program was broadcast, it attracted widespread concern about pesticide contamination. Pesticides are toxic substances, and human health and environmental safety related to them have always been a social issue of common concern.