A report considers the potential link with pesticide use and exposure, although experts say more research is needed to assess the claims

Of the sampled products, only 3%, including grapes and peppers, exceeded EU pesticide rules.

Authorities said the smuggling ring used special crypts build into the buses to smuggling the contraband into the country without customs control from an unnamed country in eastern Europe

The use of banned or counterfeit pesticides has increased across the EU with potential health risks for farmers and consumers.