Karnataka Food Safety Dept. probes eggs for cancer-causing AOZ

• Food Safety Department issued an alert in Karnataka and Bengaluru over concerns about carcinogenic substances in eggs.
• Over 200 egg samples were collected statewide, including more than 50 from Bengaluru, for lab testing.
• Samples were taken from supermarkets, malls, and local markets to check for Food Safety Standards.
• The testing aims to detect AOZ, a suspected carcinogenic substance, with results expected next week.
• The issue has heightened consumer concern regarding a potential link between eggs and serious illnesses like cancer.

Why It Matters: Eggs being tested for cancer-causing substances raises public health concerns.