Tomatoes imported from Turkey are a threat to our health - says specialist (video)
Support A1+!Pesticides have been found in tomatoes imported from Turkey, according to preliminary reports. Food quality is not controlled and it is not surprising that these substances were found in tomatoes, says Levon Achemyan, Head of the Agricultural Department at the National Association of Consumers, He says these substances can lead to a number of negative consequences. “They may contain biological materials that may have a negative impact on the body, reducing the reproductive potential and accelerating the progression of certain diseases. The specialist thinks Armenia should discontinue importing products from Turkey. "In the past nine months, Armenia has exported 1170 tons of tomatoes to Russia which totaled $ 1,5 million. In the same period, the country imported tomatoes from Turkey in the amount of $ 281.000. Can you imagine the difference? When Turkey became a member of the World Health Organization, it put a condition that they do not want to import goods from Armenia. But as you, we continue to import many products from Turkey," he said.
