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Alarming Rise in Food Adulteration and Indiscriminate Use of Formalin
Staff Reporter, Dhaka, 15 March 2024:

Food adulteration and the indiscriminate use of toxic chemicals like formalin in daily consumables have taken an alarming turn across Bangladesh, posing a severe threat to public health. Formalin, an aqueous solution of formaldehyde gas primarily used as a disinfectant and biological preservative, is now widely misused to preserve fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat.

Recent market inspections and laboratory findings reveal that dishonest traders and middlemen apply hazardous chemicals to retain the fresh appearance of perishable goods. Not only raw foods, but also milk, sweetmeats, spices, and processed snacks are increasingly contaminated with industrial dyes, urea, and heavy metals. Public health experts warn that long-term ingestion of such poisoned items leads to fatal non-communicable diseases, including kidney and liver failures, gastrointestinal disorders, neurological damage, and various types of cancer. Children and pregnant women are the most vulnerable victims.

Although law enforcement agencies and the Mobile Courts frequently launch crackdowns, seizing contaminated items and penalizing dishonest vendors, the practice has not stopped due to inadequate surveillance and lenient punishments. Civil society organizations and health professionals stress the urgent need for stringent enforcement of the Consumer Rights Protection Act, regular testing with reliable mobile kits, and raising public awareness. Prompt and exemplary legal action against adulterators is imperative to ensure safe food for all citizens.