Bancada do agro está envenenando os brasileiros: 25% dos alimentos têm excesso ou agrotóxico ilegal
The Brazilian agricultural business sector's control over the National Congress and its promotion of pesticides has lead to a struggle managing the population's poison intake. Data from the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) reveals that 25% of vegetable origin foods consumed in Brazil have pesticide residues above authorised levels. Recent pesticide residue analyses show that acute health risks are decreasing, while restrictions are improving food traceability.