Pesticide nitrates are detected in 600 tons of fruits and vegetables in Russia

According to the latest data, Russian toxic substance control service has examined more than 600 tons of fruits and vegetables imported to the domestic market. Due to inspection results, violations of standards were detected in 27 lots of fruits including 120 tons of tomatoes, 120 tons of marrows and 220 tons of apples. The acceptable nitrates level was several times exceeded. Most of low quality products were delivered from Turkey and Poland.