1 in 5 coffees sold in Europe contains pesticides: report (opens original article in a new tab)

A report reveals that one in five coffees sold in Europe may contain pesticides, some of which can survive the roasting process and include banned substances linked to cancer.

• 1 in 5 coffees sold in Europe contains pesticides
• Pesticides can survive roasting and include banned sprays that cause cancer
• Report warns that standard reassurance about residues being destroyed by roasting is not always accurate