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Pesticides that are linked to cancer have been found in common fruits and vegetables in the UK, sparking serious health concerns.

The UK Government tested 3,482 food and drink samples for pesticide residues last year. These were purchased from a range of places, including supermarkets.

The test results were analysed by campaigners at the Pesticide Action Network UK (Pan UK), who said 123 different chemicals were detected across 17 types of fruit and vegetables.

These included 42 pesticides that have links to cancer and 21 known to interfere with hormone systems, the group found.

Grapes were one of the worst offenders, according to the analysis. Other samples with multiple pesticides present included grapefruit, limes, bananas, sweet pepper, melons, chili peppers and broc

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