Worrying survey: 95% of strawberries contain harmful chemicals

By: Trademagazin Date: 2024. 04. 09. 11:39

Government studies in the United Kingdom have revealed a serious problem: 95 percent of the strawberries available in the country contain perfluoro and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are dangerous to health. According to the Daily Mail article, these chemicals can be linked to the development of many serious diseases, such as cancer, high cholesterol and low birth weight.

Government investigations have revealed that a significant proportion of fruit and vegetables available in British supermarkets contain PFAS, which are man-made chemicals that are extremely persistent and pose serious health risks. Strawberries showed particularly worrying results, as 95 percent of the tested products were contaminated. Other affected products include grapes, cherries, spinach, tomatoes and peaches.

PFAS chemicals are widely used in industrial applications and can come into contact not only with food, but also with soil and water bodies. Exposure to such compounds can cause serious health problems, including cancer, immune system problems, and developmental disorders.