Red, shiny, and appetizing, strawberries sometimes hide a far less reassuring reality. Behind their wholesome image, certain agricultural practices raise serious questions for consumers.
© Strawberries contaminated by pesticides: the risks to your health.
Strawberries are among the French’s favorite fruits. Yet, behind their sweet taste, recent analyses raise serious concerns about their safety.
Worrying tests on strawberries consumed in Europe:
For several years, strawberries have consistently ranked among the fruits most contaminated by chemical residues. According to several independent analyses, a large proportion of the samples tested contain traces of pesticides, sometimes in combination, which increases their potential toxicity.
