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Bengaluru Vegetables: High Lead Levels Found, Even 'Organic' Contaminated

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Moneycontrol•24-02-2026, 10:10

Bengaluru Vegetables: High Lead Levels Found, Even 'Organic' Contaminated

•Central pollution authorities confirm dangerously high lead and pesticide levels in Bengaluru vegetables, including 'organic' produce.
•CPCB study found 19 of 72 samples exceeded permissible lead limits; brinjal had 20 times the safe limit.
•Contamination extends to soil, with 23 of 26 samples found tainted, indicating a deep-rooted environmental issue.
•Residues of 12 pesticides, including banned monocrotophos, detected in vegetables like capsicum and chilli bajji.
•Report calls for comprehensive studies and farmer awareness on safe pesticide use and contaminated soil dangers.

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