The latest report from the UK Government’s Pesticides Safety
Directorate shows over 90% of strawberries tested contained pesticides.
Among various other pesticides, DDT was also found. DDT has not been
approved for use on any crop in the UK for more than 20 years. In
contrast, no samples of organic strawberries tested contained
pesticides. Several of the pesticides found had been proven to have
serious health implications. A survey carried out by PAN Europe last
year found that the non-organic strawberries tested contained a
staggering 14 different pesticides, of which five are known
carcinogens. According to a survey by the European Commission, 40% of
fruit and vegetables sold in Europe contain pesticides.
<br><i>Fonte di informazione:</i> Soil Association, Fonte: Soil Association, <a href="http://www.soilassociation.org/" target="blank"> www.soliassociation.org</a>, 24 /06/2008.
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