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- A viral social media video has claimed that white stone dust is being mixed into wheat flour during grinding to increase weight and profit, though the claim has not been independently verified.
- Following this, Dr. Anil Arora, head of liver and gastroenterology sciences at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, explained the health effects of consuming adulterated flour.
- He said heavy metals like lead can damage the intestines, causing vomiting and diarrhoea, and if absorbed into the blood can affect the liver, kidneys, and in severe cases the brain.
- Stone dust can similarly harm the intestinal lining, and he advised changing flour if symptoms persist after eating it and buying from trusted brands.
What to watch next
- Whether the viral video's claim of stone dust in flour is independently verified
- Any official or food safety response to the adulteration allegation
- Whether reports of health issues linked to flour consumption emerge
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