2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29
There are no infected cucumbers on the Bulgarian market so far. This is guaranteed by the chairman of the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets Eduard Stoychev, quoted by bTV.
The inspections were initiated as a result of the tragic incidents in which 7 people died after eating cucumbers in Germany. According to other information, more than 300 people are currently fighting for their lives in the intensive care units in the western country.
Assumptions suggest that the infection came from Spanish organic cucumber growers. At the same time, Spain officially denies such information and claims that it is unfoundedly accused. So far, it is rumored that the sources of contaminated vegetables may include the Netherlands and Denmark.
The mass hysteria led to the complete cessation of purchases of cucumbers and other salad products throughout Western Europe. German farmers are forced to destroy tons of produce every day and suffer unprecedented losses.
According to official information of the Bulgarian Food Agency, the vegetable market in our country is currently under control.
The announcement was also confirmed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The import of cucumbers is strictly monitored and in case of any doubt about the quality of the products will be seized and laboratory analyzed.
However, there is hardly a sure way to insure yourself not to buy dangerous vegetables. The experts recommend that in all cases fresh vegetables be washed thoroughly.
Recently, more and more Bulgarians are even soaking their products in water for a certain period of time, hoping to get rid of dangerous substances.
Experts recommend that vegetables go through a heat treatment at 70 degrees for at least 10 minutes. It is also mandatory to wash your hands before eating and cooking.
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