Over 10,000 kg of chemically-ripened bananas seized in Udupi

Over 10,000 kg of chemically-ripened bananas seized in Udupi

Udupi officials seized 10,890 kg of chemically-ripened bananas during raids following public complaints about chemical use.

Banana storage shops raided in Udupi, over 10,000kg stock seized

Raids in Udupi near Alevoor seized 5,000 kg bananas over alleged chemical ripening and artificial coloring; officials warn health risks and promise strict action.

Officials Seize 5,000 Kg of Artificially Coloured Bananas in Alevoor

Officials Seize 5,000 Kg of Artificially Coloured Bananas in Alevoor Udupi: A racket involving the artificial colouring of bananas for sale has been uncovered in Udupi, following a raid by food safety officials in Alevoor on Thursday, August 20. A team led by Kundapur Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Assistant Commissioner) Rashmi raided a banana wholesale market at […] The post Officials Seize 5,000 Kg of Artificially Coloured Bananas in Alevoor appe…

Harmful chemicals, artificial colours found during raids on banana storage centres in Udupi

Udupi, Aug 20: In a crackdown aimed at curbing the use of potentially harmful substances in fruit ripening, officials from the Food and Health departments conducted raids on several banana storage centres at Alevoor in Udupi district following complaints of chemicals being used to artificially ripen bananas. The inspection was carried out under the supervision