Toxic “Fortified” Oil in Punjab Traced to Kolkata: Health Authorities Take Action0

• A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
• December 30, 2025

Key Update A joint probe across Punjab and Kolkata uncovered the source of toxic “fortified” oil after six residents of Rajpura, including two children, were hospitalised at PGI, Chandigarh. Patients showed persistent vomiting, extreme weakness, and altered consciousness. Tests revealed life-threatening hypercalcemia caused by Hypervitaminosis D, which led to acute kidney distress. Health officials traced