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Eggs safe for consumption; cancer risk claims unfounded: FSSAI
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Responding to media reports and social media posts alleging the presence of carcinogenic substances such as nitrofuran metabolites (AOZ) in eggs, FSSAI officials clarified that the use of nitrofurans is strictly prohibited at all stages of production of poultry and eggs under the Food Saf
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State Flying Squad tightens crackdown on illegal 'Sheesha' service in Shim
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Teams from the Health Department, Health Safety & Regulation, Food and Drug Administration, Excise & Taxation Department and the Police jointly inspected several establishments. Officials found that many venues were discreetly offering Sheesha (Hukkah), often under the guise of fl
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Bihar: Uranium found in breastmilk of lactating mothers, infants at potent
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Researchers from multiple institutions, including Arun Kumar, Radhika Agarwal, and colleagues, found that uranium exposure through breastmilk could pose significant non-carcinogenic health risks to infants.
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FSSAI urges states to intensify inspections against illegal ripening agent
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to the release, calcium carbide is strictly prohibited for the artificial ripening of fruits under the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. The use of this substance poses serious health risks. It is known to cause mouth ulcers, gastr
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Use of plastic in Idli is prohibited: Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
Updated : 1 year ago IST
" The Department of Food Safety & Standards has conducted inspections at various hotels in Karnataka to check how Idlis are being prepared there. The use of plastic during the steaming process of Idli that is not completely allowed. Earlier they used cotton cloth or banana leaf to red
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WHO classifies non-sugar sweetener Aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to h
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) released the assessments of the aspartame.
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Aspartame sweetener a possible carcinogen, says WHO's Cancer Research Agen
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Aspartame is used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum and some snapple drinks. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research arm will list it as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" for the first tim
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Heat-loving marine bacteria may help detoxify asbestos: Study
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Because of its strength, resistance to heat and fire, and low electrical conductivity, asbestos materials were previously widely utilised in homes, buildings, vehicle brakes, and many other construction materials. Unfortunately, asbestos exposure by inhalation of tiny fibre particles has bee
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Study finds cleaning your car may not protect you from cancer-causing chem
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
California [US], January 27 (ANI): A new study has found that it is unlikely that a cancer-causing chemical inside your car can be dusted or wiped away.
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Local to global jump: Divine Copper, the fastest growing brand in copper u
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI/Target Media): Global Demand for traditional copper utensils has re-emerged because of their ability to provide multiple health benefits. This is the reason why the market is full of stylish Copper vessels such as bottles & mugs, storage containers to
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New technique reduces nicotine levels, harmful compounds simultaneously in
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 13 (ANI): North Carolina State University researchers have developed a new technique that can alter plant metabolism. Tested in tobacco plants, the technique showed that it could reduce harmful chemical compounds, including some that are carcinogenic.
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Mizoram women striving towards eco-friendly plastic alternatives
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Mizoram [India], Aug 23 (ANI): Mizoram is known for its efforts to preserve and protect the green cover from the hazardous use of plastics that are proving to be carcinogenic for the environment. The state recently held a day-long camp to cut down the usage of plastic bags and to make paper
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