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Program: The invisible stuff on your blueberries

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A marine scientist is investigating why traces of pesticides are appearing in oysters, when she discovers a batch of NSW blueberries carrying a pesticide not permitted for use in Australia. 

This week, reporter Rachel Clayton investigates an uncomfortable question: who’s really catching what ends up on our plates?

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Professor Kirsten Benkendorff has been testing blueberries bought from supermarkets for residues of 157 different pesticides, with results that concerned her.

Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, Coffs Harbour
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