Environmental group Pan Europe found multiple pesticide residues in 85% of apples tested across Europe.
Researchers analysed about 60 apples bought in 13 countries, including France, Italy, Spain, and Poland.
Some apples contained traces of up to seven different chemicals.
In 71% of samples, Pan Europe detected pesticides classed as the EU’s most hazardous.
The study also found “forever chemicals” known as Pfas in 64% of apples.
Pan Europe warned of health risks from combined pesticide exposure.
The group urged consumers to buy organic apples or peel conventional ones.
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