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Wed 01 Jan 2009Warning that pesticide residues may have long-term impact on health
PESTICIDE RESIDUE in fruit and vegetables could have long-term health effects for consumers, the Irish Organic Farmers’ and Growers’ Association has warned.
The warning follows official figures from the Department of Agriculture which show that pesticide levels exceeded the maximum residue limit (MRL) in Chinese cabbage, cabbage, turnip and parsley last year.
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