Tests confirm no Aflotoxin in coconut oil sold in market

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The samples of coconut oil gathered from the consumer market confirmed that none of them contain Aflotoxin, State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna said.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) had initiated a special inquiry into the selling and marketing of imported coconut oil after Aflatoxin properties found in them.

More than 100 samples have been taken covering all 25 districts and the sent to the Coconut Research Institute for testing.

The State Minister said that it has been confirmed that the samples do not contain Aflotoxin.

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Sambo Saturday, 10 April 2021 08:19 PM

This drama taking place is not worthy. Our people have been fed poisonous for may be for the last 25 to 30 years although it's only now the public are educated of it. It is the mere right of every government to look into the food not only imported but also locally manufactured. Those who make deals with people who produce or import such items should be severely punished.

Odin Sunday, 11 April 2021 06:47 AM

It's present only on the palms of certain politicians!

ajith88 Sunday, 11 April 2021 08:41 AM

This may not true, Government is issuing false statements to reduce pressure on them as people are scare to use coconut oil to make Aurudu kevum.

neil Sunday, 11 April 2021 10:29 AM

Please make available test reports in a website

vince Sunday, 11 April 2021 11:29 AM

Does anyone believe these liars. Where is the proof? If one takes the word of a politician, then one is doomed.

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