Aussies' Alarm as Pesticide Residue Found on Fresh Supermarket Produce

Hidden pesticides found in supermarket produce

A fresh look at supermarket produce has uncovered pesticide residues on everyday fruit and veg.

Aussies' alarm as pesticide residue found on fresh supermarket produce

Testing of fruit and vegetables from Coles, Woolies and Aldi stores across Australia revealed traces of 54 pesticides.

Pesticides on your plate: The fruit and vegies violating standards

One punnet of strawberries contained a chemical at nearly 10 times the legal limit, according to supermarket testing conducted across Australia.

Australians Concerned After Pesticide Residues Found on Fresh Supermarket Produce

NewsFinale NewsFinale Journal Pesticide residues have been detected on fruit and vegetables sold by some of Australia’s largest supermarket chains, prompting renewed questions about food safety. Pesticide Action Australia’s (PAA) Residue Report 2026, released on Wednesday, examined 13 types of produce, including apples, bananas, lettuce, strawberries and potatoes. Researchers bought the samples at random from Coles, Woolworths and […]