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EU and Spain Tests Find Pesticide Residues Widespread in Fruit

High legal compliance masks concern over mixed exposures.

NGO Finds EU-Banned Pesticides in Rice, Tea and Spices Sold in Europe

Foodwatch Finds Banned Pesticides in EU-Sold Spices and Tea as Regulator Confirms Breaches

Greenpeace Says 102 Pesticides Used on UK Roast-Dinner Crops

Tests in the U.S. and Europe Find Widespread Pesticide Residues on Produce

UBC Wash Removes Up to 96% of Pesticides, Keeps Fruit Fresher Longer

EWG’s 2026 Guide Flags Pesticides and PFAS on Common Produce

Öko-Test Finds Pesticide Cocktail in Instant Porridge as Organic Brands Largely Excel

UK Produce Tests Find Multiple Pesticide Residues Across 17 Foods as Campaigners Press for Action

Doctor Warns On Strawberry Pesticide Residues, Recommends 10-Minute Soak

Citizen Tests Find 4 of 5 Lima–Callao Peach Samples Above Peru's Pesticide Limits

Two Strawberry Spreads Fail Öko-Test Over Pesticide Residues and Sugar

Three Die in Italian Botulism Outbreak; Authorities Close Food Truck, Recall Avocado Products

Supermarket Strawberries Show Safe Pesticide Levels in Latest Stiftung Warentest Test

EWG’s 2025 Dirty Dozen Pesticide List Ranks Spinach Highest, Adds Blackberries and Potatoes

Lidl Recalls Golden Sun Basmati Rice Over Excessive Pesticide Levels

Girl Scouts Face Lawsuit Over Alleged Heavy Metals and Pesticides in Cookies

German Foods Show Low Pesticide Levels, Imports Pose Greater Risk

Belgium Warns Public Against Eating Christmas Trees