Mumbai Fruit Vendor Caught Applying Ratol Rodenticide on Fruits, Raising Safety Concerns

A viral video from Malad, Mumbai, shows a fruit vendor allegedly applying Ratol, a rodenticide containing toxic substances like yellow phosphorus, on fruits to prevent pest damage or accelerate ripening. The vendor defended the practice, but viewers expressed health concerns, noting risks such as nausea and stomach pain from ingestion. Authorities and food safety regulators have been urged by netizens to investigate and take strict action amid fears over food safety and regulatory oversight.