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Dubai responds to deadly garlic rumours

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Dubai - Earlier this year, the Municipality denied bacon fat rumours in chocolate.

Published: Sat 27 Apr 2019, 12:00 AM

Updated: Sun 28 Apr 2019, 1:13 PM

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Do you use 'white Chinese garlic' in Dubai? If so, the Municipality has refuted recent rumours about its alleged harmful impact on the human body.
Also read: Dubai Municipality denies bacon fat rumours in chocolate
In a statement issued this week, Dubai Municipality denied the dangers of White Chinese garlic on humans vis a vis impacting the nervous and respiratory systems or rumours that is causes death in some cases.
According to online rumours, the garlic is injected with a chemical substance called "methyl bromide" to acquire the white color and to preserve it for a long time, but this information is not based on any scientific references or official sources.

 
 
 
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Methyl Bromide is used to control insects and fungus found in agricultural soil and its health effects are limited to inhalation or skin exposure. Additionally, the Montreal Protocol of 1987 has called for a ban of this chemical as it contributes to ozone depletion.
Finally, Dubai Municipality has the expertise to inspect all imported and local food shipments to ensure that it is fit for human consumption, the statement added.



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