Cancer-causing chemicals found in Pani Puri samples across K'taka, 22% found unfit for consumption
Bengaluru: Recent food safety inspections in Karnataka have unveiled alarming findings regarding the popular street food, Pani Puri. Officials reported that 22% of the 260 Pani Puri samples collected from various outlets failed safety standards due to the presence of hazardous chemicals.
According to Srinivas K, Commissioner for Food Safety, complaints led to the investigation into Pani Puri quality statewide. The samples, ranging from roadside stalls to upscale eateries, revealed concerning levels of artificial colors and carcinogenic agents. Chemicals like brilliant blue, sunset yellow, and tartrazine, known to pose health risks, were detected in 41 samples. Additionally, 18 samples were deemed unfit for human consumption due to their stale condition.
In response to these findings, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao reiterated the government's commitment to food safety. Earlier actions included banning Rhodamine-B, a food coloring agent prevalent in dishes like gobi manchurian and cotton candy. Minister Gundu Rao also spoke on the importance of public awareness and restaurant accountability in maintaining food hygiene standards.
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MP: 12 labourers killed, 20 injured as pick-up van overturns and crashes into SUV
Dhar (MP) (PTI): Twelve labourers were killed and 20 others injured when the pick-up van carrying them overturned and collided with an SUV in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday night, an official said.
The incident occurred at 8:30-9 PM. According to preliminary information, 35 labourers were returning home in a pickup van from Baggad in Dhar district when the driver lost control of the vehicle near Chikliya crossing. The vehicle overturned and collided with an SUV coming from the opposite direction.
"Twelve people died on the spot, while approximately 20 others were injured," said Dhar district's in-charge collector, Abhishek Choudhary.
The seriously injured persons were referred to Indore after initial treatment, he said.
Choudhary, DIG Mayank Awasthi, and police personnel rushed to the spot.
Tirla police have registered a case and are investigating the accident.
