Srinagar, Dec. 22 -- The recent controversy over egg consumption in the Kashmir Valley has unsettled households and sparked heated debate. Social media posts and reports alleging the presence of carcinogenic substances in eggs have led to fears that a staple food may be unsafe. In a region where eggs are not only a dietary mainstay but also a critical source of affordable protein during harsh winters, such claims carry weight. Yet the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a detailed clarification, dismissing these allegations as misleading and scientifically unsupported.

At the center of the controversy are nitrofuran metabolites, including AOZ, compounds that have been linked to carcinogenicity in laboratory st...