Pingara Rajyothsava Award to be conferred to Eric Correa

October 30, 2013

Mangalore, Oct 29: Philanthropist Eric Alfred Correa has been chosen for'Pingara Rajyothsava Award' for the year 2013, said editor of Pingara Weekly Raymond D'Cunha.

Announcing this at a press conference here on Tuesday, he said that out of the 20 applicants that had applied for the ninth edition Pingara Rajyothsava award, Eric Correa had been chosen by the award selection committee for his philanthropic work in providing homes to 98 underprivileged families in Padumarnadu and Puthige villages in Moodbidri taluk. The award will be conferred to the awardee at a programme on November 26 in Town Hall, Mangalore, he said.

Speaking on the occasion, convenor of the award selection committee Roy Castelino said that the committee consisted of Bishop of Mangalore Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza as its president, and Harikrishna Punaroor, Fr William Menezes, Srikar Prabhu, Rahan Monteiro, C G Pinto, Dr B G Suvarna, Elias Fernandes, Ramakrishna and Elroy Kiran Crasta as members.

In its previous editions, the Pingara Rajyothsava award had been conferred to Jaya C Suvarna, Harikrishna Punaroor, Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project, Mandd Sobhann, Grace Pinto, Dr Mohan Alva and K Dayanand Pai, he said.

Fr William Menezes and Sunil D'Cunha were present.

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Warning! Cancer-causing chemicals found in bakery products, especially cakes in Karnataka

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October 3,2024

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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