

A recent survey by Karnataka's Food Safety and Quality Department revealed that 12 out of 235 tested cake samples contained carcinogenic ingredients. Popular cake varieties like red velvet and black forest were found to have harmful artificial colors exceeding safe limits. Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K has warned bakeries to avoid using these dangerous additives, which are prohibited under food safety regulations. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao emphasized the need for compliance with food safety standards to protect consumer health.


A recent survey by Karnataka's Food Safety and Quality Department revealed that 12 out of 235 tested cake samples contained carcinogenic ingredients. Popular cake varieties like red velvet and black forest were found to have harmful artificial colors exceeding safe limits. Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K has warned bakeries to avoid using these dangerous additives, which are prohibited under food safety regulations. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao emphasized the need for compliance with food safety standards to protect consumer health.
•12 samples contained carcinogenic ingredients.
•Popular varieties like red velvet and black forest were affected.
•Artificial colors exceeded safe limits.
•Bakeries warned to avoid harmful additives.
•Compliance with food safety regulations is crucial for consumer health.
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