Carcinogen Archives

Toxic Chromium in Nashik Water Raises Safety Concerns Ahead of Kumbh Mela 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, News
- October 19, 2026
Key Update A laboratory report has detected chromium levels more than 1,000 times the permissible drinking water limit in samples collected near Nashik’s Ambad industrial area. The findings have raised public health concerns ahead of the 2027 Kumbh Mela, prompting the Maharashtra government to direct officials to act against industries responsible for pollution. The analysis
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FSSAI Warns Against Using Newspapers for Food Packaging 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 16, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has once again warned food businesses against using newspapers to wrap, store, or serve food, citing significant food safety concerns. The reminder follows recent action against a Vada Pav vendor in Mumbai who reportedly used newspapers for packaging and serving food. FSSAI emphasised that
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FSSAI Tests Egg Samples After Viral Claim Triggers Safety Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 16, 2025
Key Development India’s food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has launched a nationwide exercise to test egg samples following a viral social media video that alleged the presence of a banned, potentially cancer-linked substance in a popular egg brand. FSSAI, which regulates the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import
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Egg Safety Row: Karnataka Minister Urges Calm, Orders Fresh Tests 0

Key Update Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao urged the public on Sunday to stay calm and verify facts amid social media claims that a popular egg brand contains cancer-causing substances. He said these posts have created unnecessary panic about egg safety and advised people to continue consuming eggs safely while authorities verify the information.

No, Your Aluminium Foil-Wrapped Food Won’t Cause Cancer 0

Key Update Consumers across the country are questioning the safety of aluminium foil used to wrap food, fearing exposure to “heavy metals” and a possible cancer risk. Experts counter these concerns and clarify that aluminium is not a heavy metal, is not listed as a carcinogen, and usually enters the body in extremely small, harmless

Roasted Chickpeas Adulteration Raises Fresh Food Safety Concerns 0

Key Update Food adulteration in India has reached alarming levels. From vegetables polished with chemicals to fruits coated with wax, consumers unknowingly risk their health every day. What appears fresh and tasty in the market often hides toxic substances beneath. A recent viral instagram video has exposed a disturbing trend — roasted chickpeas, considered a