Carcinogen Archives

FDA Considers Red 3 Ban Amid Rising Health Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 10, 2024
Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is actively considering a ban on Red 3, a synthetic food dye used in over 3,000 products, including popular snacks. Chemically known as erythrosine and derived from petroleum, Red 3 provides a vibrant cherry-red colour to food but adds no nutritional value. Health concerns have intensified due
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Viral Video Exposes Black Lentil Adulteration, Raising Food Safety Concerns in Himachal 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 5, 2024
Report A shocking video has gone viral, revealing serious food safety issues in Himachal Pradesh. RJ Neha Sharma shared her discovery on social media after soaking black lentils overnight. To her surprise, the water turned black, and the lentils beneath their dark coating revealed a green hue, suggesting adulteration. Black Lentils Turn Green Overnight In
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CMC Raids Food Stalls at Cuttack Bali Jatra for Safety Violations 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 18, 2024
Report The Cuttack Municipal Corporation’s (CMC) Food Safety Department raided multiple food stalls at the Cuttack Bali Jatra today. The department specifically inspected food stalls for chemical food colours, unsanitary conditions, and substandard oil. Fines and Warnings Issued to Offending Stalls The CMC fined the food stalls that violated safety standards and warned them against
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Court Orders UP to Tackle Illegal Garlic Sale in India 0

October 5, 2024

Introduction On Thursday, September 27, the Allahabad High Court summoned Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) representatives to address the illegal sale of Chinese garlic during a hearing. The case originated from a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by lawyer Moti Lal Yadav in which he raised concerns about the ongoing sale of

Carcinogenic Ingredients in Cake Samples in Karnataka 0

Introduction The Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department tested 235 cake samples across the State and found carcinogenic elements in 12 of them. Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K. has issued a warning to bakeries, advising them to avoid using harmful chemicals and colouring agents in cakes. Report Popular cakes like red velvet and black forest

Rhodamine B in Food: Health Risks, Detection, and Prevention 0

Recent reports indicate that several governments have prohibited cotton candy due to health hazards linked to rhodamine B. This chemical compound gives cotton candy its bright colour. While manufacturers use rhodamine B to colour materials like cotton, wool, leather, jute, and silk, authorities strictly forbid its application in food. What is Rhodamine B? Rhodamine B