Veterinary drugs in food |
Recently, social media posts claimed that an antibiotic called Nitrofuran was found in the eggs of a particular brand. A laboratory report circulating online indicated a level of just 0.73 micrograms per kilogram, an extremely small amount. Since the company markets its eggs as “antibiotic-free and pesticide-free,” these claims have caused concern and confusion among consumers.
In Kashmir, such reports are sometimes linked to serious illnesses like cancer. While food safety is important, it is misleading to blame a single food item. Cancer is influenced by multiple factors, including tobacco use, lifestyle, environmental exposure, and delayed diagnosis. Spreading unverified claims about food risks can create unnecessary panic.
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