India, June 7 -- This World Food Safety Day, I found myself thinking about something Chef Vikas Khanna told me. He shared how his mother, like most other moms, refuses to throw away old pots and pans, even after they have lost their coating, because in her eyes, they are still doing their job. And honestly, that sounds familiar. Most of us know someone who has a favourite kadai that has been around for decades. It sits in the kitchen through countless meals, family gatherings, rushed weekday dinners and festive feasts. We rarely question it. If it still cooks food, surely it is fine, right?

That simple thought opens up a much bigger conversation.

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