Hazardous chemicals found in milk during raids across East Godavari

In East Godavari, authorities have discovered hazardous chemicals like urea, detergents, and maltodextrin in milk samples following intensified inspections prompted by 16 deaths linked to ethylene glycol poisoning in Rajamahendravaram. Out of 705 samples tested, 15 came back positive, raising serious concerns about food safety and public health. This alarming situation underscores the urgent need for stricter regulatory oversight and enforcement to prevent such contaminants from entering the food supply chain. The implications are dire, potentially impacting consumer trust and necessitating broader reforms in food safety practices.