7
parts per billion will kill a blue tit, by
causing it liver damage and reducing its
natural resistance to cold and disease. You
won't see it die at the bird table.
Peanuts are grown in places such as India,
Argentina and Malawi. A batch may be tested
and found safe in the country of origin but
after being transported, left in containers on
quays or in warehouses, could be tested again
and found to have lethal levels. There are no
U.K. laws relating to safe levels.