Cyprus has among the highest pesticide residues in food

[Paphos Life]

Food samples extracted from Cyprus and analysed by the European Union as part of an EU wide study targeting food quality has revealed that the Cyprus has one of the highest rates of pesticide residue levels in food.Malta topped the list....

Read the article and chat about it below...

[cyprusmax47]

That's why I always try to eat only a small amount from each type of Cypriot fruits to avoid poisoning. Specially if you eat a kilo of melon or grapes you may feel not too well...

Max

[Mighty Sprite]

I thought it interesting that the French sample had the same failure rate as Cyprus. I bet their newspapers aren't making the same fuss!

[mike strand2]

I have long avoided eating strawberries in Cyprus as they create a sore mouth, now I know why! Better inspections by the Ministry required rather than just issuing a report!

[Kili01]

I wasn’t surprised by this result. I have known for ages that some Cypriot farmers make heavy use of insecticides and pesticides. I always wash fresh fruits and vegitables in plenty of cold water. A habit which I learnt from living in Hong Kong... Sometimes I buy such produce locally, which is from other countries which may lower the risk of accidental poisoning...
I seldom eat Cypriot grapes since a taverna owner who had huge bunches of grapes hanging from a vine shading his taverna told me that he sprayed his grapes with a chemical every week through the season.... sometimes if can taste something unpleasant in locally grown potatoes or carrots for example. I either wash them very thoroughly or discard them.
Dee

[Lofos-5]

Absolutely right...

Good to see you and Lloyd agreeing on something