Environment News Service

Traces of potentially harmful synthetic chemicals are in a wide array of food across Europe, including butter, milk, Scottish salmon, Greek cheese, Spanish ham and Italian salami. The report from WWF said the findings illustrate the pervasiveness of industrial chemicals and underscores the need for tighter chemical regulation. "It is shocking to see that even a healthy diet leads to the daily uptake of so many contaminants," said Sandra Jen, director of WWF's DetoX Campaign. "Breaking this global chain of contamination will require a strong commitment from EU politicians to human health and the environment."