Produce Labels

California farmers want the Department of Food and Agriculture to issue labels to indicate that no harmful pesticides are being used on fruits or vegetables (Part I, May 4).

How would Sacramento know? Put an inspector on each product? No. Would the customer believe it? Not necessarily!

Let the farmers put their own stamp of approval on their own produce.

Consumers would be far more assured of quality and safety.

DAVID H. ATKINS

Los Angeles