Message in a Bottle: Europe Produces Wine with Toxic Chemicals.

A new study has revealed that European wines contain harmful compounds known as PFAS. While these are used to ensure the wine's durability, they persist in the ecosystem and end up in the food we consume. Research conducted by the Pesticide Action Network showed that none of the wines produced in recent years were completely clean. The pollution levels in some wines were even up to 100 times higher than in drinking water.

The vineyards used for wine production contain chemicals since pesticides are one of the most commonly used products in European agriculture. Grape crops require frequent treatment, leading to the use of products containing PFAS compounds. The oldest wine samples did not contain TFA, but pollution levels increased after 1988, reaching 320 micrograms per liter in wines from recent harvests. This significantly exceeds the legal EU limit for pesticides in groundwater.

Researchers assert that this is not only a problem for Europe but for other countries as well. Even organic wines are not completely safe, as TFA is already present in the environment. This concerns experts who are calling on governments and wine producers to take action to reduce the content of these dangerous substances in wines.

The study is a worrying signal about the safety of the wine we consume. The use of such chemicals can adversely affect health and the ecosystem in general. Therefore, it is crucial to take appropriate measures to prevent wine contamination and ensure food safety.