1998 Delhi oil poisoning
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1998-delhi-oil-poisoning-214-1444429
title:
1998 Delhi oil poisoning
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In 1998, adulterated mustard oil poisoning in Delhi resulted in widespread dropsy and deaths of 60 people and illness of more than 3000. It was revealed that white oil, a petroleum product, was mixed with edible mustard oil. Sale of mustard in loose quantity was banned by a court order, to prevent more health hazards. In September 1998, the ban on packed mustard oil was removed after a Cabinet decision with a condition that the date of packing should be prominently displayed. Even though mustard
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Food safety incident in Delhi, India
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_Delhi_oil_poisoning
date created:
2013-07-20T16:39:36Z
date modified:
2024-09-12T17:09:54Z
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