NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION CALLS ON ARMENIANS TO AVOID BUYING STREET-SOLD MELONS

ARMENPRESS
Aug 5, 2008

YEREVAN, AUGUST 5, ARMENPRESS: A non-governmental organization dealing
with defense of consumers rights, called today on Armenians to avoid
buying melons and water melons sold on Yerevan streets, saying placed
on hot asphalt and exposed to broiling sun they may pose a serious
danger to public health.

Speaking to Armenpress the organization’s chairman Abgar Yeghoyan
said these melons may cause food poisoning. He said they should be
placed on special support and be covered.

Abgar Yeghoyan said the most effective way to eliminate illegal
street trade is to raise the awareness of people who should avoid
buying food from street vendors.

He said the organization published special booklets on how to avoid
buying hazardous products and is distributing them to consumers.