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Food Poisoning
Ongoing
1 sources

Markets flooded with chemically ripened litchis in Pabna

Unscrupulous traders in Pabna district are using toxic chemicals like Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) to prematurely ripen and enlarge litchis, posing severe health risks to consumers. Authorities have held emergency meetings and decided to take legal action against the perpetrators while health experts warn of potential organ damage.

Sunday, 10 May 2026 at 04:00 pmPabna district, including Ishwardi, Sadar, Atgharia, Chatmohar, and Sujanagar upazilas

Hazard specifics

Disease

fever

Notes

This is a food-safety hazard involving toxic chemical exposure (PGR), leading to health complications like diarrhea and organ toxicity.

Affected scope

1 Record
ScopeSource wording
1 · districtপাবনা জেলা
1 · district
পাবনা জেলা
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