Long-lasting toxins known as 'forever chemicals' have been discovered in common UK fruits, vegetables, and spices, raising concerns about health risks.
Strawberries were the most commonly contaminated fruit or vegetable following government testing Long-lasting toxins known as ‘ forever chemicals ’ have been found in common UK fruits, vegetables and spices, prompting health fears from campaigners. PFA chemicals, used in some pesticides, were identified in a range of foods in 2022, according to results from the latest government testing.
The full list of 25 pesticide substances which contain 'forever chemicals' in use in the UK Cyflufenamid – fungicide – used in 24 approved pesticide products Cyflumetofen – acaricide – used in one approved pesticide product Diflufenican – herbicide – used in 143 approved pesticide products Flazasulfuron – herbicide – used in 26 approved pesticide products Flonicamid – insecticide – used in 15 approved pesticide products Fluazifop-P – herbicide – used in three approved pesticide products...
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