The British Daily Mail newspaper issued a warning that at least two chemical pesticides are now present in at least 50% of the bread sold in British supermarkets. Analyses of white and brown loaves and cakes revealed a total of 137 pest remnants across all goods.
Official testing revealed that, compared to a year ago, two or more pesticides are now present in half of the store bread.
Eleven different pesticides were identified in tests on white and brown loaves as well as mini cakes.
Low less than a third of the vegetables are found 30%, and more than two thirds of the fruit 69% contain the remains of more than one chemical, according to the latest data published by the UK government.
The campaign discovered a total of 137 pesticide residues in all goods, many of which were linked to risky long-term health impacts. It also compiled a list of numerous fruits and vegetables that are likely to be polluted with various insecticides, including grapes and grapefruit.
More measures are required, according to political figure Nick Mall, to address the rising amounts of insecticides in our food supply, with more than 90% of grapes, 70% of bananas, and more than 60% of berries testing positive for pesticide residue after being peeled.
The Daily Mail advises against slathering British shop bread with pesticide.
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