HEALTH Beware Breaking Food Containing Formalin

Again colonize Indonesia formalin food news . This time , BPOM find food contained formalin at iftar menus , which are usually sold at a variety of locations .
According to Reuters , breaking foods containing formaldehyde were found by BPOM Bengkulu province , which are found on the menu of noodles and pempek .
" We tested the Iftar meal at two locations in front of the Parliament Office of Bengkulu province , and in the Village Village , a positive result there foods containing formaldehyde , " said Chief Zulkifli BPOM Bengkulu .
He said that currently unannounced inspections at two places selling food to break the fast in the city of Bengkulu .
After taking 74 samples at two locations , found two types of foods that contain formaldehyde which pempek packaging and noodles are made ​​into food noodle salad .
" The positive for formaldehyde that we found from breaking the hawker center in Kampung Village area , " he added .
He said that formaldehyde is a dangerous substance which when consumed can lead to liver cancer and kidney disease .
The use of chemicals such as borax , formalin and donamin clearly not permissible because they contain harmful substances .
" The impact can cause illness to consumers , " he added .
He added BPOM Bengkulu will continue to test samples at several locations selling food to break the fast during Ramadan or takjil .
The continuous raids with the goal of keeping people who are fasting is not harmed and protected from harmful food .
" We are working with the City Health Office of Bengkulu , will conduct training on business, " Zulkifli added .
Chief Medical Officer of Bengkulu Edriwan Mansour who participated in the inspection said it will report the results and findings of the inspection team to the city of Bengkulu Ramadan .
" The team is composed of Ramadan police will be able to take legal action , " he said .
In addition , Industry and Trade will also be involved to determine the origin of noodles and pempek contain formaldehyde , related to the selling and other permits . It is suggested , that people remain careful in selecting the menu more carefully breaking and so as not to consume foods formalin .