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Afghanistan Destroys Contaminated Food Amid Health Scare

10/23/2025

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Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health announced findings from investigations showing harmful compounds in food products, including industrial acids and non-food-grade dyes.
About 65% of pickle producers used industrial acetic acid, a practice linked to severe health risks, prompting the destruction of over five tons of contaminated products.
About 70% of spice manufacturers employed carcinogenic dyes.
The ministry has initiated corrective measures, including destroying unsafe products and conducting public awareness campaigns.

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Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health announced findings from investigations showing harmful compounds in food products, including industrial acids and non-food-grade dyes.
About 65% of pickle producers used industrial acetic acid, a practice linked to severe health risks, prompting the destruction of over five tons of contaminated products.
About 70% of spice manufacturers employed carcinogenic dyes.
The ministry has initiated corrective measures, including destroying unsafe products and conducting public awareness campaigns.