Consuming high doses of nitrates is dangerous to health in the long run. Increased nitrate intake is especially dangerous for infants and young children. The World Health Organization recommends a daily intake of nitrates at a maximum dose of no more than 3.7 mg of nitrates per kg of body weight. WHO recommendations.
Most health-conscious people know the dangers of pesticides in fresh fruits and vegetables. But only a few of them realize the nitrate danger from fresh fruits and vegetables.