Karnataka Sends Egg Samples for Lab Testing Amid Cancer Scare

• Karnataka's Food Safety Department is on alert due to public concern over cancer-causing substances in eggs.
• Over 200 egg samples were collected statewide, including 50+ from Bengaluru, from various markets.
• Samples have been sent for laboratory testing to detect AOZ, a suspected carcinogen.
• A detailed lab report is expected next week, after which the Health Department will decide on further action.
• Sampling was conducted in multiple Bengaluru localities like RR Nagar, Koramangala, and Hebbal, and along Mysuru Road.

Why It Matters: Egg tests address cancer fears, impacting public health and food safety in Karnataka.