Who would have thought a sweet candy flavor of milk which has been the
favorite of mothers and children turned out to contain dangerous toxins,
formalin. This makes us sad. How not, formalin is
harmful preservatives that are not allowed in food and beverages because
long-term formalin in the body will lead to cancer.
According to the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM), a number of brands
candy imported from China containing formaldehyde. Brand in question
among others, White Rabbit Creamy Candy, Kimboy, Classic Candy, blackcurrant,
White Rabbit and plums that they do not have a marketing authorization, and candy
White Rabbit MOH SP No.231/10.09/96 numbered.
Executive Board of the Public Relations Society of Internal Medicine Specialist Indonesia
(PB PAPDI) Dr.Ari Fahrial Sham, SpPD, said the health effects of formaldehyde
on someone can be caused by exposure to acute or chronic exposure.
“Exposed to the direct (acute) in formalin will cause shortness of breath, eye
red, or skin irritation. Ingestion will cause severe injury in
the digestion, “he said when contacted KCM by phone on Wednesday (1 / 8).
While formaldehyde in food is often consumed will cause
ongoing chronic exposure. In the long run, the formalin will cause
changes in tissue structure and mutations of genes that change cell function
and ultimately can lead to cancer.
“Formalin on the candy was a small dose and after eating and then contacts
the network will be lost. But if consumed will continue to
cause changes in tissues and cells become faster. Decades later
will be found cases of cancer at a young age, “said Ari long Sham
width.
In addition, formalin also causes neurological disorders, manifestations
a decreased ability of thinking, difficulty sleeping, forgetfulness, and impaired
concentration. In women suspected of formalin also causes sterility
(Infertility).
“Animal studies showed formaldehyde to cause cancer, hence
government should do a massive raid on the foods and products
beverages and the results communicated to the public which products are safe and
that is not based on research BPOM, “said Ari Sham.
Added by Ari Sham, the people are not well informed about
safety of food products. Therefore, he recommends consumption
vegetables and fruits increased. “Apart from being an antioxidant, a source of fiber and
nutrition, vegetables and fruits also to neutralize toxins without us
realize enters the body, “he said.
Food products that need to be suspected of containing formaldehyde among other noodles
wet, tofu, tempeh, meatball, and fishery products. In addition, consumers also
need to be cautious with the use of other chemicals, such as borax, sour
salicylate, potassium bomat, potassium chlorate, Dietilpirokarbonat (DEP), and
Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO). For that consumers should be vigilant in
buy food, especially the household products industry, which until now
supervision is still difficult.
