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'Forever chemicals' found in more than half of food and drink samples, testing shows

More than half of tested food and drinks in the UK contain potentially harmful PFAs, urging campaigners to call for a ban on 25 pesticides with "forever chemicals."
Government urged to ban unnecessary PFA pesticides by Pan UK, as they are not essential for food production, while advocates push for safer alternatives and farmer support.
Residues of PFAs found in 56.4% of samples tested, with strawberries being heavily affected and PFAs found in 61% of grape samples analyzed.

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The Independent

Warning as scientists reveal the fruit and vegetables with the most forever chemicals

1.8% of the samples contained a pesticide residue above this legal level

23 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Metro News

Fears over cancer-causing 'forever chemicals' found in fruit and veg

Long-lasting toxins known as 'forever chemicals' have been found in common UK fruits, vegetables and spices, prompting fresh health fears.

23 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Sun

'Forever chemicals' linked to cancer in up to 95% of fruit & veg sold in UK

TOXIC chemicals have been discovered in half of the fruit and veg from UK supermarkets, according to analysis of Government figures. The human-made substances, called PFAS, are known as ‘forever chemicals’ because they may never leave the body once consumed. AlamyStrawberries were found to contain the highest levels of PFAS[/caption] These are linked to a handful of serious health issues, including liver damage, high cholesterol, thyroid diseas…

23 days ago·United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Alarm over public health as ‘forever chemicals’ found in fruit and vegetables

Long-lasting toxins known as “forever chemicals” have been found in common UK fruits, vegetables and spices, prompting alarm over potential impacts on public health among campaigners.

23 days ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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