26 percent of herbs eaten in Spain are contaminated with bacteria
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 10:00
in Health & Medicine
A research team from the University of Valencia has discovered that up to 20% of spices and 26% of herbs sold in Spain are contaminated by various bacteria, reducing their quality. The study, which is the first of its kind in Spain, suggests that health and hygiene control systems should be put in place, from cultivation of these products right through to when they reach the market.