National Food Agency inspects market produce for excess nitrates
As of today, 258 samples of fruits and vegetables have been inspected. Photo: National Food Agency.
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Inspection groups from the National Food Agency are inspecting seasonal fruits and vegetables across the country, taking samples from various retail outlets and produce markets to determine the concentration of nitrates in freshly harvested fruits and vegetables.
As of today, 258 samples of fruits and vegetables have been inspected.
Violations of permissible norms were detected in only 14 samples. Photo: National Food Agency.
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