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Cancer-linked pesticides have been found in common UK fruits and vegetables, prompting public health concerns among campaigners. The UK Government tested 3,482 food and drink samples for pesticide ...

Pesticides that are linked to cancer have been found in common fruits and vegetables in the UK, sparking serious health concerns. The UK Government tested 3,482 food and drink samples for pesticide ...

When you pick up fruit and vegetables in UK supermarkets, they may contain a potentially harmful cocktail of pesticides, a report reveals. Experts at non–profit Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK) ...