by Rob Edwards | The Sunday Herald/UK, Aug. 2, 2009
Almost Half of the fresh fruit and veg sold across the UK is contaminated with toxic pesticides, according to the latest scientific surveys for the government.
Nearly every orange, 94% of pineapples and 90% of pears sampled were laced with traces of chemicals used to kill bugs. High proportions of apples, grapes and tomatoes were also tainted, as were parsnips, melons and cucumbers.
Tags: United Kingdom, fruit and vegetables, multiple pesticides
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