UFC-Que Choisir, a prominent consumer group in France, has released alarming findings regarding the presence of harmful pesticide residues in imported cut flowers sold for Valentine's Day. Testing revealed that every bouquet sampled contained these potentially harmful chemicals, prompting calls for stricter regulations on pesticide levels in Europe’s cut flower industry. The group emphasizes that while some studies suggest cut flowers pose no consumer health risks, there is a pressing need for further research on the impact these chemicals have on florists who handle them regularly. Current European regulations do not limit pesticide levels in cut flowers, highlighting a significant oversight.
UFC-Que Choisir found pesticide residues in every bouquet tested for Valentine's Day, raising concerns about the safety of imported cut flowers and the impact on florists.
The cut flower industry claims no health risks are associated with flowers, yet advocates demand more studies into the long-term effects of pesticide exposure on workers.
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