Alarm over public health as ‘forever chemicals’ found in fruit and vegetables
Long-lasting toxins known as “forever chemicals” have been found in common UK fruits, vegetables and spices, prompting alarm over potential impacts on public health among campaigners.
PFA chemicals, used in some pesticides, were identified in a range of foods in 2022, according to results from the latest Government testing.
Called “forever chemicals” because they can take centuries to break down in the environment, PFAs can accumulate in the bodies
