"Environmental groups have raised the alarm after finding toxic pesticide cocktails in apples sold across Europe. Pan Europe, a coalition of NGOs campaigning against pesticide use, had about 60 apples bought in 13 European countries including France, Spain, Italy and Poland analysed for chemical residues. Eighty-five percent of the samples contained several pesticide residues, the organisations said, with some apples showing traces of up to seven different chemicals."
"The analysis also found that 64% of samples contained at least one per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance, also known as Pfas or forever chemicals, which are found throughout the environment and everyday products. Pesticide residues are permitted in the EU below certain maximum levels. But Pan Europe warned of the cocktail effect, when consumers are exposed to several pesticides simultaneously in a single product."
About 60 apples bought in 13 European countries, including France, Spain, Italy and Poland, were analysed for chemical residues. Eighty-five percent of samples contained multiple pesticide residues, with some apples showing traces of up to seven different chemicals. Seventy-one percent contained pesticides classed among the EU's most hazardous candidates for substitution. Sixty-four percent contained at least one per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS). Pesticide residues are permitted below EU maximum levels, but simultaneous exposure raises cocktail-effect concerns. If processed as baby food, 93% of the samples would exceed stricter limits for children under three.
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