Tag: pesticides
ÖKO-TEST criticized: These oat flakes are contaminated with mold and pesticides
Because too many harmful substances were found in four products, they did not pass the test. The laboratory detected several pesticides in all four oatmeal, and even glyphosate in three…
Mineral oil, pesticides & mold toxins: oatmeal from Aldi, Rewe and Co. affected
Because too many harmful substances were found in four products, they did not pass the test. The laboratory detected several pesticides in all four oatmeal, and even glyphosate in three…
Tap water: surveys warn of the presence of pesticides in many French municipalities: Femme Actuelle Le MAG
Tap water: surveys warn of the presence of pesticides in many French municipalities: Femme Actuelle Le MAG Path 2 645DBCB3-7979-441A-BA4B-98E7BF17E1BE 1785B508-2A96-4CF5-AA87-79B0FE0441BF advertising source site-44
This map shows the level of pesticides near you
Solagro has gathered French data on pesticides in the form of a map of France accessible to everyone. This makes it possible to visualize the level of pesticide use, commune…
EU wants fewer pesticides for more biodiversity: what does that mean?
The member states should reduce their use of pesticides by 50 percent – this is mandatory. What’s the point? And what are the difficulties with implementation? A farmer drives across…
Disgusting find in every second tomato paste: ÖKO-TEST finds mold and pesticides
ÖKO-TEST tested tomato paste and came to a frightening conclusion: Every second product is contaminated with mold toxins and in some cases also pesticides. The test also shows that cheap…
Decline in insects and birds, soil pollution… An unprecedented study demonstrates the impact of pesticides on biodiversity
Decryption Article reserved for subscribers Commissioned by three ministries, this study reviews the impact of plant protection products on biodiversity in France. All the environments are contaminated, sometimes for long…
this star aperitif product may contain pesticides
NEWSLETTERS fun, news, tips… what else? This food widely consumed as an aperitif by the French is the subject of a product recall. It would contain a quantity of pesticides…
Packets of pistachios recalled due to traces of pesticides
The recall affects products marketed between March 9 and April 8. A new product has been added to the list of food recalls. These are packets of shelled pistachios, marketed…
Edeka tea fails: ÖKO-TEST finds pesticides in fruit tea
As a test by ÖKO-TEST shows, it is better to opt for organic when it comes to fruit teas. The conventional competition cannot convince, bad or at least modest grades…
More than 30 pesticides in one package: muesli brands fail the ÖKO-TEST
ÖKO-TEST examined 50 fruit muesli for ingredients – and the result is anything but pleasing: in addition to heavy metals and mineral oil, there are also various toxic pesticides in…
Across Europe, farmers sick from pesticides are left to their fate
Only Italy and France consider Parkinson’s disease as an official consequence of working in the fields. Here, work in a cornfield in Calvados, in May 2021. ED ALCOCK / MYOP…