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Pesticide Action
Coverage of Pesticide Action in the Nexus archive.
- 1 in 5 coffees sold in Europe contains pesticides: report
One in five coffee packets sold in Europe contains pesticide residues, including banned cancer-causing sprays, according to a report by Coffee Watch. The study found a systemic pattern of pesticides in beans from major production regions, despite roasting processes intended to eliminate them.