Vegetables with high pesticide risk: Beware of green peppers, capia peppers, parsley, and lettuce!

RISKY VEGETABLES AND FRUITS

It is stated that pesticide residues are high in products such as green peppers, capia peppers, parsley, and lettuce. Thoroughly washing such products with vinegar or baking soda water by consumers can significantly reduce the amount of pesticides.

CALL TO THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

Stating that the Ministry of Agriculture needs to establish an effective control mechanism due to the lack of inspections in Turkey, Kırım says that increasing the number of agricultural and food engineers would make it possible to conduct healthy food inspections more effectively.

Warnings are being issued that while pesticide-laden food products may not cause cancer on their own, they could be a significant factor in the rise of health problems across the country.

THREATENING HEALTH

Pesticides, which are chemical poisons used in agriculture to destroy pests, unwanted weeds, and insects that have the potential to damage crops, have recently been seriously threatening human health in Turkey. While the increase in food products identified and returned to Turkey by European Union countries is drawing attention, it is said that the source of the pesticide problem is rising costs and the Ministry of Agriculture's inability to provide sufficient oversight.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SEASONAL CONSUMPTION

The list of products containing pesticides should be shared with the public transparently, and citizens should avoid choosing these products. In particular, vegetables and fruits consumed in season fall into a healthier and lower-risk group.

BEWARE OF PRODUCE GROWN CLOSE TO THE GROUND

The retention rate of pesticides is high in all products grown close to the ground, such as lettuce, parsley, and similar greens. Just as it is with green peppers and capia peppers. Washing these thoroughly before use is one of the recommended methods. In other words, they need to be washed until they are clean and you are sure they do not harbor any dirt.