The Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Welfare under Uzbekistan's Ministry of Health has addressed reports concerning the presence of harmful substances in pomegranate-flavored carbonated drinks imported from Afghanistan. The committee assured the public that there have been no consumer complaints regarding poisoning from these drinks.
According to the committee, all batches of these beverages undergo thorough inspections and receive certifications from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance (SES). To date, the committee has not identified any substances within these drinks that are harmful or toxic to humans. Despite this, the committee is taking additional precautions by collecting more samples of the pomegranate drinks from Afghanistan for further laboratory testing.
In neighboring Kyrgyzstan, authorities have taken a more cautious approach. The pomegranate drink "Golden Life" has been ordered off the shelves as of July 3. This decision was made by the Department of Disease Prevention and Sanitary Surveillance under the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan. Laboratory tests in Kyrgyzstan revealed the presence of the dye azorubine (E122) in the drink, which can adversely affect children's activity and attentiveness. Consequently, managers of retail chains in Kyrgyzstan have been instructed to halt the sale of these products immediately.
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