80% of School Produce Has Low Levels of Pesticides

"More than 80 per cent of the fruit and vegetables handed out free in schools has low levels of pesticide, it has been revealed.

Some 50 out of 59 samples tested by experts showed up positive for one or more chemicals.

The Government insists the levels do not pose a risk to child health and that washing or peeling fresh produce will remove residues.

However, campaigners from The Soil Association, which supports organic farming, say it is wrong to give children produce with any level of pesticide."

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