Which fruits face illegal ripening with carbide, what FSSAI says, and how to eat them safely
Published on: April 17, 2026, 11:49 a.m. | Source: CNBC TV18
FSSAI has directed states to intensify checks on illegal fruit ripening using calcium carbide and ethephon, warning of health risks as demand for mangoes, bananas and papayas rises in summer.
