Environmental Concerns Over Pesticide-Laden Valentine's Roses

Investigations reveal that many imported Valentine's Day roses are heavily contaminated with pesticides, including chemicals banned in the EU and UK, raising environmental and health concerns.

14 Feb, 15:00 — 14 Feb, 15:00

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The Guardian14 Feb, 15:00

‘Nothing says love like chemicals’: Valentine’s roses often covered in pesticides, testing finds

Bouquets imported to Europe found to be heavily contaminated, often with chemicals banned in EU and UK Stay away from roses this Valentine’s Day, environmental campaigners have warned after testing revealed them to be heavily contaminated with pesticides. Laboratory testing on bouquets in the Netherlands, Europe’s flower import hub, found roses had the highest residues of neurological and reproductive toxins compared with other flowers. Continue reading...

By Damien Gayle

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