In recent years, some foods containing gold (silver) foil and gold (silver) powder (hereinafter referred to as gold and silver foil powder) have appeared in the market and become a consumer gimmick. On February 27, the Autonomous Region Health and Health Commission issued a health reminder to remind the public that gold and silver foil powder is not a food additive, and eating such food poses a safety risk and may even cause poisoning.
A few days ago, the State Administration for Market Regulation, the National Health Commission, and the General Administration of Customs jointly issued the “Notice on Legally Investigating and Prosecuting Illegal Acts in the Production and Operation of Foods Containing Gold and Silver Foil Powder” It is clearly stated that according to my country’s food safety laws and regulations and food safety standards, gold and silver foil powder is not a food additive and cannot be used in food production and operation.
According to reports, gold and silver, as heavy metal elements, are not essential minerals for the human body and cannot be digested and absorbed by the human body. Heavy metals cause irreversible changes in the structure of proteins, affecting the function of tissue cells, thereby affecting human health. Gold and silver poisoning often manifests as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, skin itching, and in more severe cases, it will lead to difficulty in breathing and organ damage.
The Autonomous Region Health and Health Commission calls on consumers to treat business gimmicks rationally, not blindly follow, not follow trends, consume rationally, consume scientifically, and strengthen self-protection when eating out Awareness, do not eat risky or unfamiliar food, especially do not eat food that is prohibited by the state. If you find that gold and silver foil powder or other unknown substances are added to food, you should stop eating it immediately and report it to the market supervision department.
Text/New Media Reporter of Urumqi Evening NewsLi Xiaoqing
