Karnataka Tests Eggs Amid Cancer Scare Claims; Minister Urges Calm

• Karnataka is collecting egg samples due to social media claims of cancer-causing "genotoxic substances" like nitrofuran and nitroimidazole.
• Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao stated samples from a specific brand and others are being tested, with results expected in 4-5 days.
• Rao urged the public not to worry prematurely, citing past tests where 123 out of 124 egg samples were of good quality.
• The alleged substances are reportedly banned for poultry use, potentially used to prevent infection and boost egg production.
• Congress MLC Ramesh Babu raised concerns about public fear and potential harm to the poultry industry, urging action against misinformation.

Why It Matters: Karnataka testing egg samples for cancer-causing substances; Minister advises calm until reports are out.