Pesticides on food carry risk of cancer, say researchers.(News)

From: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales) | Date: March 21, 2006 | Copyright information

Babies and young children may be at risk of developing cancer through exposure to pesticides on food, scientists warned yesterday. Low levels of chemicals ...

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