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- Pesticide Action Network UK found that 90% of grape samples contained multiple pesticide residues, including long-lasting "forever" chemicals.
- Other contaminated foods included grapefruit, limes, bananas, and sweet peppers.
- The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs notes that 67% of samples had residues below safety limits.
- Pesticide Action Network UK argues that current limits should be reassessed to account for pesticides from packaging and imports.
