Cracking Down on Artificially Ripened Mangoes: A Public Health Alert
Police in Hyderabad are actively targeting traders who engage in the artificial ripening of mangoes using excessive chemicals. A recent crackdown led to the apprehension of a trader in Chudi Bazar for violating health norms. Citizens are urged to be cautious of chemically treated and falsely labeled organic mangoes.
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Police in Hyderabad have intensified efforts to combat the artificial ripening of mangoes as the fruit season progresses, highlighting the dangers of chemically treated and mislabeled 'organic' fruits.
In a recent operation, the Goshamahal police raided a Chudi Bazar warehouse, arresting a trader for using an excessive number of chemical ripening agents — a breach of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) guidelines.
Commissioner V C Sajjanar has issued a warning to citizens about the health risks associated with these practices, stressing the importance of verifying organic claims and steering clear of unusually shiny, uniformly colored mangoes that may be chemically altered.
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