Bengaluru: The Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department has issued an urgent warning following the discovery of potentially cancer-causing chemicals in cakes sold by certain bakeries across the state.
Recent tests conducted by the department revealed that some cake samples, particularly those with vibrant colors, contain harmful synthetic coloring agents such as Allura Red, a substance known to pose health risks. The findings have raised concerns about the use of artificial colors in bakery products, especially given their potential link to cancer and other serious health conditions.
"We routinely test various food products, and this time, our officials noticed unusually dark-colored cakes on the market," said Srinivas K, Commissioner of Food Safety for Karnataka. "Upon testing, we found that a few cakes contained Allura Red, a synthetic dye associated with health risks."
The use of artificial colors, especially in popular cakes like red velvet and pineapple varieties, is widespread as it attracts customers, particularly children. However, many bakers prefer using natural, safer alternatives, while some opt for synthetic dyes to enhance the cake's visual appeal.
"Most bakeries use permissible, natural colors that are safe for consumption. Unfortunately, a few are resorting to synthetic dyes just to make their cakes more attractive," said a bakery owner from Electronic City, speaking anonymously.
Medical experts are warning that consuming synthetic colors can lead to numerous health issues, including asthma and allergic reactions.
"Some of these artificial dyes are carcinogenic, and prolonged exposure could have serious consequences, especially for children and young adults," cautioned Dr. Vandana G, a private medical practitioner.
While the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) confirms that only a limited number of samples tested positive for harmful colors, legal action is being taken against the violators.
"There is no need for widespread panic or halting production. We are closely monitoring the situation, and only a few bakeries were found to be non-compliant. Rest assured, appropriate legal measures are underway," assured an FSSAI official.
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Dear respected Seer
This is all election gimmick.
BJP dont have any Muddah to move with. So they are trying to fool the hindu brothers and sisters by playing with their sentiments. Even the locals both Hindu and muslims of Ayodya doesnt want to communicalise this issue. But BJP and its supporters need to - Why because next year is 2019.
Let the SC decide whom the disputed land belongs to- Why you can't wait llike the minorities???
in the other hand you got full mandate in State as well as in Centre. Why you didn't take action in these 4 and half years like your govt has done for minorities issues like tripple talak, removal of subsidy to haj pilgrimage, etc etc?? and changing the islamic names of cities etc??
Dear Sir - Why now a days you are poking your nose in all political and religious issues!!!!
Being a Hindu, I wont recommend to build such building which is not going help anybody in physical world. Instead of that, build as many as houses for homeless poor people. give jobs to educated as well as uneducated people (not pakoda making)
Dont be religious blind man. or dont act like blind. We all know you took initiative for the Ram Temple. But this is not the time to buit such a useless structure. Modi already wasted crores and again going to waste crores for statues
Dear seer, we respect you. But this trick wont work among us. Do atleast somewthing for poor people. Help people. Temple wont cure diseases and wont fill empty stomach
we will not support you, get los. do you think you are the manager of god.
do you think your god will be happy afetr building temple in this destruction place!!!
what harmony you talking about, do you think hindu can live peacefully after destroying muslim in india. this is your dream. never test the patient of LIONS, number of D@gs does not effect the lion.
28 yesr passed still you cant build, just forget it and move on..
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