Jakarta residents are
increasingly being shocked by the
discovery of harmful substances in
food products. Results oversight
Center for Food and Drug Administration
in Jakarta show,
the circulation of food containing hazardous materials is increasing.
In 2010, only 7.86
percent of cases are found
hazardous substances on food contamination of
the samples was observed. However,
next year the
proportion jumped to 15.06
percent. In 2013, the number reached 184 findings
and the findings rose to 253 in 2014 (Kompas,
February 13, 2015).
Hazardous substances that are used
are increasingly varied. Borax and formaldehyde
was found mixed
with tofu, fish, meatballs,
chicken, or a wet
noodle. Rhodamine B substances and
Metanil yellow for
textile dyes or paints
are also often mixed as a child snacks
coloring to make it look attractive. In fact, insecticide
and deodorant substance
was determined to be mixed into the rice. The latest findings, hydrogen peroxide and caustic
soda so that the mixture of herbs coriander
look cleaner
expiration date
In addition to material harmful substances, food products that have been unfit for consumption was still being circulated. BPOM find expired
products 4,510 and
817 damaged in the
surveillance operation packaging of
food products during Ramadan,
especially canned food, drinks and snacks,
as well as sweetened condensed milk.
While the expired food products are most
commonly found herbs, biscuits,
and milk powder
