Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Repeatedly used or burnt cooking oil poses a serious threat to heart health, Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) Chairman Md Shafiqul Islam said on Wednesday, urging consumers and food businesses to avoid using it.

"Of all the enemies of the heart, burnt cooking oil is among the most dangerous. We must avoid it both at the individual and business levels," he said.

He made the remarks at a seminar titled "Harmful Effects of Used Cooking Oil on Human Health and the Environment", jointly organised by the BFSA and Biotech Energy Ltd at the BFSA headquarters in Dhaka.

The BFSA chairman said food businesses should prioritise consumer confidence by using fresh cooking oil, even if it means charging slightly higher prices...