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Neonicotinoids: Foods Heavily Contaminated with Highly Effective Nerve Poison

As of 19 August 2025, new EU-wide residue limits apply to the acetamiprid nerve poison from the group of neonicotinoids. The background is research that showed that vegetables, salads and fruit are partly heavily contaminated. "Many consumers are not aware that neonicotinoids have a systemic effect – they penetrate the entire plant, from leaf to fruit. A simple washing is not enough, warns Günter Ries of the BUND nature conservation Ansbach. Ace…
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As of 19 August 2025, new EU-wide residue limits apply to the acetamiprid nerve poison from the group of neonicotinoids. The background is research that showed that vegetables, salads and fruit are partly heavily contaminated. "Many consumers are not aware that neonicotinoids have a systemic effect – they penetrate the entire plant, from leaf to fruit. A simple washing is not enough, warns Günter Ries of the BUND nature conservation Ansbach. Ace…

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bund-naturschutz.de broke the news in on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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