Karnataka Food Safety Dept finds cancer-causing agents in 12 samples of cakes in State
Bengaluru: In a concerning development, the Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department has identified carcinogenic ingredients in 12 out of 235 cake samples tested across the state.
Popular varieties, including red velvet and black forest cakes, are often made with vibrant colouring agents that pose significant health risks. The tests revealed the presence of artificial colours such as Allura Red, Sunset Yellow FCF, Ponceau 4R, Tartrazine, and Carmoisine in the 12 samples, beyond the prescribed limits.
Srinivas K., Food Safety Commissioner, has warned bakeries across the state against the use of harmful chemicals and colouring agents in cakes.
The department has highlighted that these artificial colours not only increase cancer risks but may also harm mental and physical health.
Strict action will be taken against those who fail to comply with the food safety and quality standards regulations.
Earlier this year, the Karnataka government imposed a ban on the use of harmful colouring agents, which are commonly found in food items like cotton candy, gobi manchurian, kebabs, and pani puri sauces.
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KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
