Slow poisoning
Once I had the opportunity to meet magistrate Rokonuddolah and he said that in many food shops he had seen textile dye for mixing with sweets and other foods. Like other children my children also love to eat coloured chocolates, sweetmeats, ice creams, soft drinks etc., some of which contain artificial dye. So I avoid giving them to my children. But many of my relatives and friends bring chocolates and ice creams for them. When my children take chocolates, I feel very helpless as I think they are taking poison. In my laboratory I have tested ice creams of some famous companies and some of them contain a huge number of bacteria-- much beyond the normal limit.
Finally, I would like to say if this situation continue millions of people will suffer from cancer or some other fatal diseases.
I appeal to the authorities, especially health and food ministers, to look into the matter seriously.
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