‘Pesticide cocktails’ polluting apples across Europe, study finds

Pan Europe found several pesticide residues in 85% of apples, with some showing traces of up to seven chemicals

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.