Onishchenko called not to eat watermelons

The head of Rospotrebnadzor Gennady Onishchenko called on Russians not to eat watermelons in August. He advised to wait for the beginning of September, when "truly Astrakhan watermelons" appear on the shelves. On Friday, August 6, writes Interfax .

In September, Onishchenko believes, it's time to enjoy "this joy of the consumption of a good and natural diuretic, which is a watermelon." Until that time, watermelon is not worth using. The fact is, the country's chief sanitary doctor explained that many fruits are now not complies with sanitary standards.

“It's not hot, it’s not cold, but you are a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract,” he added.