Srinagar, Aug 12: Over a week after the seizure of large quantities of rotten meat across the Kashmir Valley, authorities are now investigating reports that some of the meat may have been treated with formaldehyde, a chemical used to preserve dead bodies and classified as a human carcinogen.<\/p>\n
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Officials said that laboratory test results are pending, and currently, the presence of formaldehyde remains unconfirmed, with officials describing the reports as \u201cmarket chatter\u201d at this stage.<\/p>\n
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According to information obtained by the news agency\u2014Kashmir News Observer (KNO), suppliers involved in the recent large-scale confiscation are allegedly suspected of using formaldehyde to prevent the meat from decomposing, raising serious health concerns.<\/p>\n
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In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Dr Tariq Tramboo expressed concern over the influx of \u201cunregulated frozen meat coming from outside,\u201d warning that such meat may contain harmful preservatives like formaldehyde, posing a significant public health threat.<\/p>\n
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Speaking to KNO, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Kashmir, Smiti Sethi, told KNO that samples are being collected from various parts of the valley and sent for laboratory analysis. \u201cPeople are talking about formaldehyde, but until the reports arrive, we cannot confirm or rule out anything,\u201d she said. \u201cSamples are being taken from across the valley, and we are awaiting the results.\u201d<\/p>\n
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This investigation follows one of the largest food safety crackdowns in recent years, during which over 11,000 kilograms of rotten meat were seized. Authorities have assured the public that inspections and raids will continue until markets are free from unsafe food products.<\/p>\n
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It is noteworthy that the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies formaldehyde as a carcinogen, heightening concerns over its potential use in food products\u2014(KNO)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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