Naturally ripened summer fruits, berries and vegetables contain the maximum amount of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that meet our body’s needs by strengthening the immune system.

The use of seasonal fruits, berries and vegetables is the basis of a healthy and balanced diet, and experts from the Food Safety Inspection Authority recommend following a number of simple rules when choosing vegetables and fruits, thus minimizing seasonal outbreaks of intestinal infectious diseases:

– buy fruits and vegetables only from approved and controlled outlets,

– if necessary, request documents confirming the quality and safety of the food,

– pay attention to the seller’s personal hygiene,

– check the sanitary and hygienic condition of the place of sale and the surrounding area.

“When shopping, pay attention to the appearance, color and smell of the food. The fruits must have a color characteristic of the given species, be whole, without signs of spoilage, decay or damage to the skin. Ripe and quality fruits usually have a pleasant and natural aroma.

We remind you that it is forbidden to sell rotten, spoiled or damaged or unfit for consumption vegetables and fruits.

Wash the fruits thoroughly under running water before use.

Do not forget about personal hygiene. wash your hands before eating, after returning home from outside, and after contact with animals.

Maintain the storage conditions of fruits, vegetables and berries at the right temperature to maintain freshness and safety for a long time.

“The right choice of fruit vegetables and observance of a number of simple rules of hygiene will help to take advantage of the beneficial properties of seasonal foods without the risks of seasonal outbreaks of infectious diseases,” the message reads.

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