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Hold the lime! Could eating citrus zest and peel really be bad for your health?

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Food safety campaigners have long been concerned about pesticide residues on lemons, limes and oranges – and now a social media post about it has gone viral. How safe is it to eat lemon cake or drink…

The Guardian United Kingdom · 28 October 2026

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