Countryfile viewers have slammed a recent episode as they branded it a "waste" of time. The BBC show's latest instalment saw Sean Fletcher visit the new 721-hectare Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve. Sean joined forces with a dedicated team set on safeguarding this venerable natural area, seeking to balance conservation efforts with the interests of local agriculture.
Yet it was Tom Heap who sparked discussion during the show as he delved into an investigation of hazardous chemicals that could be entering our food supply. Tom suggested that so-called "forever chemicals" are in items ranging from non-stick cookware to beauty products; however, strawberries emerged as the food item most prone to contamination with these substances. Determined to uncover more, he dispatched his lunch to a laboratory to determine which items had the highest concentration of these chemicals.
He informed the audience: "I've come to a lap in the New Forest, where Carolina has my results," reports the Express . Tom tested his food in a lab (Image: (Image: BBC)) Read More Related Articles Lisa Snowdon opens up on health battle as she admits 'I was emotional and unwell' Read More Related Articles Channel 4 Sunday Brunch guest walks out early as host issues three-word response Carolina disclosed that she conducted tests on strawberries, tomatoes, bread, cream, and ham, examining them for traces of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, and PDHS. Tom questioned to clarify: "So just to be clear, in all these five .