{
  "id": 14708693,
  "title": "Nashik: FDA Urges Caution While Buying Bhagar During Navratri",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/nashik-fda-urges-caution-while-buying-bhagar-during-navratri",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-15T13:08:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/nashik-fda-urges-caution-while-buying-bhagar-during-navratri"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nashik residents are being advised to exercise caution while buying and consuming bhagar, a millet commonly consumed during the Navratri festival, due to potential health risks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that adulterated or improperly stored bhagar can lead to adverse health effects. To ensure safety, consumers are urged to purchase bhagar only from licensed vendors and inspect the packaging for important details such as product name, manufacturer information, batch number, and expiry date. Adulteration can be identified by unnatural colors, mould, or foreign substances. Proper handling includes sorting, washing, and cooking bhagar thoroughly before consumption. Clean utensils and safe drinking water should be used, and bhagar must be stored in a clean, airtight container. Citizens are also advised to report any suspected adulteration to the FDA through their website or local offices. Inspections will be conducted during Navratri to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and protect public health.",
  "summary": "Nashik: With the Navratri festival underway and many devotees observing fasts, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has urged citizens to exercise caution while purchasing, storing and consuming bhagar (barnyard millet), a food commonly consumed during fasting. The quality and safety of bhagar and other fasting foods can be compromised by adulteration, improper storage or unhygienic handling.…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}