Unless you’re trying to pull some gothic gesture, you may want to avoid giving your beloved flowers from Colombia this Valentine’s Day.

The U.S. doesn’t test imported flowers for toxins. A survey of the pesticides Columbian growers apply indicates use of chemicals linked to higher incidences of cancers and neurological disorders among workers.

Colombia produces 62% of the flowers sold in the United States. — BEN POPKEN

Do you know where your flowers have been? [AP via Consumer World Blog

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