Dangerous vegetables and fruits can be found in Hungarian shops

Published 2022년 1월 22일

Tridge summary

The article highlights a growing consumer preference for fresh produce that has been recently washed, as it reduces the need for extensive pre-cleaning. However, the increased use of disinfectants, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to concerns about the presence of harmful substances like chlorates and perchlorates in vegetables. These substances, often introduced through chlorine-based disinfectants or industrial contaminants, can pose health risks such as hemoglobin damage, kidney problems, and thyroid dysfunction. To ensure food safety, the article advises against direct disinfection of vegetables and stresses the importance of shopping for produce that is properly cleaned but not overly white or smelling of chlorine. It also reassures consumers that regular inspections are in place to monitor the safety of fruit and vegetable products, with producers facing potential penalties if violations are found.
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Original content

The sale of so-called “earthen goods” (vegetables whose underground parts we consume, such as carrots, parsley root, potatoes, celery, etc.) after washing is becoming more popular and is therefore becoming a more and more serious consumer expectation. This is due to the fact that they do not need to be cleaned for a long time before use, and on the other hand, these vegetables look much better on the eyes - you can read on the Nébih page. Chlorates and perchlorates can be introduced into foodstuffs mainly as a decomposition product of chlorine-containing disinfectants. In addition, they can even get into the soil through fertilizers and industrial contaminants, and then get into the plants from there. As a result of the coronavirus epidemic, the use of disinfectants has increased significantly in the last two years, leading to harmful practices such as direct bleaching and disinfection of vegetables. Chlorates are known to damage the blood's hemoglobin and cause kidney problems if ...
Source: Agrarszektor

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