Karnataka promises action after cancer-causing agents found in pani puri samples
06-Jul-2024Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has assured that the department will take appropriate action.
Pani puri, is under the scanner in Karnataka amid concerns about the cancer-causing ingredients used in it. The Karnataka Health Ministry is probing the use of cancerous colouring agents in pani puri, following a ban on the use of several such agents in other snacks such as gobhi manchurian and kebabs.
In a recent survey conducted by the state's health department, around 250 pani puri samples were collected from several eateries across the state. After investigation, it was revealed that 40 of the total samples failed to meet food safety standards.
They tested positive for the presence of cancer-causing chemicals like brilliant blue, tartrazine, and sunset yellow. Regular consumption of these chemicals found in food items can significantly damage organs.
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has assured that the department will take appropriate action. In a step forward to ensure public health, Dinesh Gundu Rao will hold a meeting to raise awareness about hygiene and best cooking practices among the makers of food.
