SRINAGAR : After serious concerns were raised over reports of ‘nitrofuran and nitroimidazole residues’ in eggs, the Food Safety Department on Friday launched a valley-wide inspection drive, collecting samples from both organised and unorganised markets. Follow Us On G -N e w s | Whatsapp

The concerns were first raised on Thursday by MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq, who took to social media, urging authorities to investigate immediately, trace sources and take strict action against violators.

In a series of tweets, Sadiq said, “Deeply concerned by reports of nitrofuran and nitroimidazole residues being detected in eggs, drugs that are strictly banned in food-producing animals because of their carcinogenic and toxic effects. This issue becomes even more serious because eg

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