Karnataka FDA Raises Concerns Over Plastic Use in Holige Preparation0

• Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
• March 8, 2025

Report As Ugadi approaches Karnataka this year, Holige (a festival treat made of dough stuffed with jaggery, coconut, and lentils) is under scrutiny due to vendors using plastic sheets for its preparation and packaging. The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) in Karnataka has raised alarms about the health risks associated with these practices. Plastic