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The next time a vendor serves you a hot samosa, pakora or vada pav wrapped in yesterday's newspaper, remember: the biggest health risk may not be the fried food itself, but the paper around it.
For decades, newspapers have been an inseparable part of India's street food culture. They have doubled up as plates, wrappers and absorbent sheets for excess oil, offering a cheap and convenient solution for vendors. But India's food safety regulator has once again sounded the alarm, warning that this seemingly harmless practice could expose consumers to toxic chemicals, heavy metals and harmful contaminants. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reissued a strong advisory directing food business operators—including street vendors, restaurants, sweet shops and eateries—to stop using newspapers and other printed materials for wrapping, serving or storing food.
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