१.२ लाख व्ह्यू · २.३ ह प्रतिक्रिया | A tragic incident in Mumbai has raised concerns about watermelon… but let’s pause and understand this scientifically 👇 As of now, there is no confirmed evidence that a dye like erythrosine caused these deaths. ⸻ 🧠 What is more likely? When multiple people develop: * vomiting * diarrhoea * rapid deterioration 👉 the more probable cause is food contamination, not just colour. Bacteria like: * Salmonella * E. coli * Staphylococcus * Bacillus cereus can grow rapidly in cut fruits — especially in summer. ⸻ ⚠️ Important point News reports mention kidney damage. Certain infections (like toxin-producing E. coli) can lead to Hemolytic uremic syndrome, which affects the kidneys. ⸻ 🧪 What about erythrosine? * It is a synthetic dye used in some foods * There is no evidence that it causes sudden death like this 👉 Concerns (if any) are long-term, not acute: * thyroid effects * behavioural changes (with excess exposure) ⸻ 🧻 Viral “tests” – not reliable * Tissue paper test ❌ * Water test ❌ 👉 Natural watermelon pigment can also stain or diffuse 👉 These tests cannot confirm adulteration ⸻ 🍉 What should parents actually do? * Buy whole fruits * Avoid roadside cut fruits * Wash before cutting * Refrigerate after cutting ⸻ 💥 Final takeaway Don’t panic and stop eating watermelon… Just focus on hygiene and safe food handling. ⸻ #DrKarthickAnnamalai #Parenting #FoodSafety #Watermelon #KidsHealth PediatricianAdvice | Karthick Annamalai Chandrasekaran
A tragic incident in Mumbai has raised concerns about watermelon… but let’s pause and understand this scientifically 👇
As of now, there is no confirmed...
