Every year, Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK) looks at the government’s food testing data to see which fruits and vegetables are most likely to contain multiple  pesticide residues. These are often called “pesticide cocktails” - and they matter because safety limits are set for single chemicals, not combinations. When residues mix, their effects on our bodies can add up in ways we’re only just beginning to understand. This is where the Dirty Dozen  comes in. It isn’t about