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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Delegation led by Abdul Hakkim Azhari meets Malaysian Prime Minister
Mangaluru/Kuala Lumpur: A delegation led by Dr. Muhammed Abdul Hakkim Azhari, Managing Director of Markaz Knowledge City, met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim on Friday.
The meeting was held at the Nasyrul Quran Centre in Putrajaya, near the capital city Kuala Lumpur. During the interaction, the team discussed key issues related to healthcare, education, and current affairs with the Malaysian Prime Minister.
Also present on the occasion were Dr. UT Ifthikar Fareed, Chairman of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions, along with several other dignitaries.
