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In 1998, adulterated [[mustard oil]] poisoning in [[Delhi]] resulted in widespread [[dropsy]] and deaths of 60 people and illness of more than 3000. It was revealed that white oil, a petroleum product was mixed with edible mustard oil.<ref>{{cite news|title=Police focus on cooking oil container in Bihar mass poisoning case|url=http://in.reuters.com/article | In 1998, adulterated [[mustard oil]] poisoning in [[Delhi]] resulted in widespread [[dropsy]] and deaths of 60 people and illness of more than 3000. It was revealed that white oil, a petroleum product was mixed with edible mustard oil.<ref>{{cite news|title=Police focus on cooking oil container in Bihar mass poisoning case|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/india-bihar-children-food-poisoning-idINDEE96I09B20130720|accessdate=20 July 2013|date=20 July 2013|work=Reuters}}</ref> Sale of mustard in loose quantity was banned by a court order, to prevent more health hazards.<ref name=loose>{{cite news|title=Sale of loose mustard oil banned,|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/1998/98aug27/head2.htm|accessdate=21 July 2013|newspaper=The Tribune|date=27 August 1998}}</ref> In September 1998, the ban on packed mustard oil was removed after a [[Cabinet of India|Cabinet]] decision with a condition that the date of packing should be prominently displayed.<ref name=banlift>{{cite news|last=PTI|title=Delhi Govt to lift ban on mustard oil sale|url=http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/news/ie/daily/19980920/26350054.html|accessdate=21 July 2013|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=20 September 1998}}</ref> Even though mustard oil is banned as an edible oil in countries like USA, Canada and EU due to its [[erucic acid]] content,<ref name=risk>{{cite news|title=Mustard oil has health risks|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-10/delhi/32155329_1_mustard-erucic-acid-cooking-oils|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130726094809/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-10/delhi/32155329_1_mustard-erucic-acid-cooking-oils|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 July 2013|accessdate=21 July 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=10 June 2012}}</ref> the oil is widely used as an edible oil in North India, Pakistan and Nepal. | ||
==Legal action== | ==Legal action== | ||
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In 1998, adulterated mustard oil poisoning in Delhi resulted in widespread dropsy and deaths of 60 people and illness of more than 3000. It was revealed that white oil, a petroleum product was mixed with edible mustard oil.[1] Sale of mustard in loose quantity was banned by a court order, to prevent more health hazards.[2] In September 1998, the ban on packed mustard oil was removed after a Cabinet decision with a condition that the date of packing should be prominently displayed.[3] Even though mustard oil is banned as an edible oil in countries like USA, Canada and EU due to its erucic acid content,[4] the oil is widely used as an edible oil in North India, Pakistan and Nepal.
Legal action
In 1998, the Prevention of Food Adulteration Department booked one trader for adulteration of mustard oil. After a prolonged legal battle, the trader was found guilty and in 2008, was sentenced to two years imprisonment and a ₹5,000 fine.[5]
References
- ↑ "Police focus on cooking oil container in Bihar mass poisoning case". Reuters. 20 July 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
- ↑ "Sale of loose mustard oil banned,". The Tribune. 27 August 1998. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ↑ PTI (20 September 1998). "Delhi Govt to lift ban on mustard oil sale". The Indian Express. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ↑ "Mustard oil has health risks". The Times of India. 10 June 2012. Archived from the original on 26 July 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ↑ "Trader gets 2 years' RI for selling adulterated mustard oil". The Times of India. 27 November 2008. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
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