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Latest communication from the Dy. Director of Health to Dr.
Kirit Somaiya has come as a big shock.
The Dy. Director vide his letter of
23rd January 2008 informed BJP
leader, Dr. Kirit Somaiya that out of 682
samples of red imported wheat received from
various Districts in the State of
Maharashtra, 285 samples have been found
adulterated and unfit for human consumption.
That means 42% of the red imported
wheat distributed and lying in State Govt.
godowns has been found adulterated and not
conforming to the standard of wheat fir for
human consumption.
Dr. Somaiya once again demanded immediate withdrawal of red
imported wheat from all over Maharashtra and
India
. BJP
also demanded explanation from the State
Civil Supplies Minister, Shri Sunil Tatkare
and Union Food & Public Distribution
Minister, Shri Sharad Pawar “how and why
this red imported wheat got contaminated?”
The Dy. Director has stated that
“Out of 682 sample analysed 285 samples were found
adulterated and not comfirming to standards
of wheat as per PFA Rules, 1955.
Most of the adulterated samples were
found insect damaged and/or insect infected
and Uric acid content more due to presence
of living and/or dead insects.
The reports of analysis are sent to
respective authorities in due course of
time.
The permissible limit for weevilled grains and uric
acid content in wheat sample under the
provisions of PFA Rules 1955, are maximum
10% (by count) and maximum 100 mg/kg
respectively.”
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