I'm not trying to say who is right, but a quick web search brought up this article, with a contrasting viewpoint:

http://www.snopes.com/food/warni...ngs/ bananas.asp

Actually, the Snopes article supports the argument of the article I linked to, if not its conclusion that bananas are doomed. Mainly that maximizing profits by ignoring precautions will destroy the thing you are profiting from, while investing a little time, effort and money into being more careful can prevent the worst case.

I'd really like to taste a Gros Michael banana. I've heard they are like an uber-Cavendish.