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Punjab’s Cancer Train: The Impact of Pesticides on Health and Treatment Access 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 18, 2024
Report The train from Bathinda to Bikaner has earned the nickname “cancer train” because numerous cancer patients from Punjab use it to seek treatment in Rajasthan. Every night at 9:30 PM, the train departs from Bathinda and arrives in Bikaner at 6:00 AM, covering around 325 kilometres. Sixty per cent of the riders are cancer
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India Gate Pure Basmati Rice Recalled Due to Pesticide Non-Conformance 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- October 4, 2024
Introduction Khushi Ram Behari Lal Ltd. (KRBL), the leading Basmati rice exporter has recalled the India Gate Pure Basmati Rice Feast Rozzana Super Value Pack (1.1 kg) for not meeting pesticide regulations. The recall is specifically related to the existence of two pesticides: Thiamethoxam and Isoprothiolane. Thiamethoxam, an insecticide authorized for use on rice leaves,
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The “Dirty Dozen” List : Vegetables With Most Pesticides 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety
- September 19, 2022
The discovery and consequent widespread use of pesticides has been a game changer in farming. Pesticides have helped in the increased and steady production of raw food, the prevention of pest infestations, protection from harmful microorganisms, and the prevention of various diseases. While pesticides have helped the farming industry meet consumer demand, their excessive use
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The Soft Drink Scandal: The Controversy Surrounding Coca-Cola and Pepsi.0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- November 11, 2021
After Pepsi and Coca Cola’s pesticide fiasco back in 2003, and despite having such claims denied, millions of Indians still associate these soft drink beverages with something toxic and not fit for human consumption. The Pesticide Controversy According to CSE (Center for Science and Environment), one of India’s leading non-profit organizations, soft drinks such as
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