Pesticide alb dream: three quarters of the fruit in Saxony!

Pesticide alb dream: three quarters of the fruit in Saxony!

Meißen, Deutschland - Some things are not to taste, but to think. It is also with the subject of pesticide pollution in foods that are currently hollowing waves in Saxony. Over 50 % of the fresh food controlled in Saxony show residues of pesticides, reports diesachsen.de . It is alarming that three quarters of all samples are even affected in fresh fruit. These shocking numbers are the result of a small request from the MP Wolfram Günther (Greens) in the state parliament.

Günther is on the chest and explains that the pesticide pollution is classified as high. He also worries that the use of pesticides is continuously increasing. This means that these harmful fabrics not only end up on the table, but also in rivers and in the groundwater. You read between the lines: something has to happen quickly!

A look behind the scenes

Another point that is taken up by the Greens is the different intensity of food controls in the counties. Although food from Germany and the EU are performing excellently during controls, there is still a risk for imports from non -European countries, which often have significantly higher residues. Günther therefore demands strengthening regional producers - with the aim of increasing food safety and reducing the dependency on potentially stressed imports.

The consumer center complements these worrying data: not only fresh berries and apricots, but also filled wine leaves and fresh herbs from overseas are particularly stressed. BRAUMERSCOPTRALE.de notes that lower foods such as potatoes and carrots usually contain fewer pesticides. Conclusion: Organic products have a clear advantage-a total of three quarters of all tested organic fruit and vegetable samples remain without any residues. In comparison, conventional fruit can even show up on average with 76 and vegetables with 153 times higher values.

an appeal for reason

The situation with the pesticides clearly shows us: regionality and quality should be put on the list for our diet again. The call to strengthen regional producers is not just a political mantra, but a way to more security on the plate. Do not let the colorful packaging blind to you, the promise to keep everything fresh and unadulterated. The truth is often in detail, and you should risk a closer look.

It remains to be hoped that those responsible will act quickly to increase food safety and reduce the stress by pesticides. Because ultimately it is about the health of everyone, and there is something.