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. Pan Europe advised consumers to buy organic apples or peel conventionally grown ones before eating them. In 71% of cases, Pan Europe detected pesticides classed among the most hazardous in
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