FSSAI Alert: Packing or serving food in newspaper can be costly, know the major harm it causes to health

Tezzbuzz Desk- There has been a long standing trend in India to wrap or serve samosas, pakodas, parathas and other food items in newspaper. But now food safety experts are considering it as a serious threat to health. For this reason, the food safety regulatory body has advised people to avoid keeping food in newspaper or any printed paper.

Experts say that the ink and chemicals used in newspaper printing can harm the body by coming in contact with food.

How does food become contaminated?

When hot, oily or moist food comes in contact with newspaper, the chemicals in the printing ink can slowly leach into the food. This process is not visible, but eating such food for a long time can have negative effects on health. This risk is considered to be especially high in hot snacks and oily foods found on the roadside.

Warning has already been issued

Food safety experts have been calling storing food items in newspaper unsafe for many years. Even in the rules related to food packaging, the use of such printed paper is not considered appropriate, because it can contaminate the food.

What harm can occur to health?

digestive problems

The chemicals and microorganisms present on the newspaper can reach the food and cause stomach related problems. This can increase the risk of food poisoning, stomach pain, vomiting and infection.

entry of toxic elements into the body

Some chemical elements present in printing ink can accumulate in the body for a long time and affect various organs. According to experts, chronic exposure to such chemicals can lead to increased health risks.

Effect on kidneys and other organs

If toxic substances start accumulating in large quantities in the body, there may be additional pressure on the kidneys. Over time this can affect the body’s natural filtering process.

More danger for sensitive people

Children, elderly, pregnant women and people with weak immune systems may be more affected by such contaminated food. Chemicals can have a relatively rapid effect on their body.

Which options are safe?

Experts recommend the use of food-grade paper, butter paper, food-safe containers and approved packaging materials for packing and serving food. These materials are specially formulated for contact with foods and are considered safer from a health point of view.

What do experts say?

Experts believe that newspaper has been used for years due to convenience and low cost, but now it is necessary to avoid it in view of health safety. Small carelessness can cause serious health problems in the long run.

Packing food in newspaper may seem common, but this habit can pose a health risk. So the next time you pack or buy any food item, make sure it is packed in safe and food-grade materials. To stay healthy, safe packaging is as important as nutritious food.