These contaminated food items pose significant health risks, leading to potential deadly outcomes and jeopardizing the health of future generations. The widespread contamination, from production to marketing, is facilitated by the easy availability of harmful chemicals and the lax enforcement of existing laws and regulations. Citing data from the National Food Safety Authority in 2019, they revealed that 52 percent of food samples from across the country were contaminated. To safeguard public health, the activists urged that all citizens, particularly children and mothers, should avoid consuming contaminated food not only during Ramadan but throughout the year. They called for enhanced coordination among relevant ministries and organizations to monitor and enforce regulations ensuring toxin-free Iftar meals.

Source: bd News24 March 08, 2024 19:24 UTC