May 6, 2025|
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|7 months agoToxic Chemicals from Car Tires Found in Swiss Produce
EPFL study reveals widespread presence of tire additives in Swiss fruits and vegetables, raising concerns about food safety and environmental contamination.
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- Traces of toxic tire additives were found in 31% of Swiss fruit and vegetable samples.
- Contamination affects both organic and non-organic produce equally.
- The chemicals detected include 6PPD and 6PPD-quinone.
- Animal studies link these additives to reduced fertility and neurotoxic effects.
- The study analyzed roughly 100 samples from nine representative Swiss distributors.
By The Numbers
31%
contamination rate
100
samples
9
distributors
They Said
"We donât know how these molecules are metabolised by the human body, so we need to take an interest in them, because we are all exposed to them."
"As the diet is broadly the same throughout western Europe, we can imagine that these figures are representative of exposure to these particles in neighbouring countries."
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