The claim
Mangoes with black blotches may be artificially ripened
Original publisher’s rating
Besides the cancer risk associated with the consumption of fruits ripened with calcium carbide, the other adverse health effects include nausea, throat infection, diarrhoea, and burning sensation in the chest and abdomen.
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Later reporting said Karnataka authorities were testing mango samples for chemical residue as part of stepped-up surveillance. [S1]
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- [original] First Check original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- [S1] Mangoes being tested for carbide residue in Karnataka | Bengaluru News - The Times of India
Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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