Helene Bonte, a spokeswoman for Belgium's federal food agency, emphasized the risks associated with consuming Christmas trees, stating, "Christmas trees are not intended to end up in the food chain." She also noted the dangers of pesticides and flame retardants in these trees.
Despite the suggestion from Ghent, food historians pointed out that the idea of using spruce needles in cooking is not widely practiced in Scandinavia, contradicting the city's original claim.
Belgium's food agency swiftly countered the idea of making edible products from Christmas trees, warning that consumers lack knowledge about potential chemical treatments on their trees.
Bonte cautioned about misidentification of tree species, highlighting that eating yew can lead to severe, potentially fatal consequences.
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