Plastic in food preparation is a serious public health hazard. Toxic chemicals from plastic leach into the food, increasing health risks for consumers. I urge all hotels and food establishments to immediately stop this practice and adopt safer alternatives like stainless steel plates or banana leaves. Legal action will be taken against those found using plastic for idli preparation. Food and Safety Department has tested food samples from 251 hotels and eateries across the state, and 51 samples have been found unsafe. Under no circumstances should plastic be used in preparing idlis, as it is now officially banned, the minister emphasised. The department will also initiate awareness campaigns to reinforce this message. The use of plastic in idli. preparation has been increasing, posing severe health risks. To safeguard public health, the use of. plastic in cooking idlis has been strictly banned. An official notification in this regard will be issued within two days, he said. The most popular dish in the state is made from rice batter and is called idlis.
Plastic in food preparation is a serious public health hazard. Toxic c….
