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Pesticides linked to cancer used on UK fruit and veg

New research reveals that 10 substances prohibited in the EU due to serious health risks are still being used in Britain

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Pesticides linked to cancer used on UK fruit and veg

New fears over the links between pesticides and human health have been raised this week as analysis reveals 10 substances prohibited in the EU due to serious health and environmental risks are still being...

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