Medical experts also said it causes Kidney and Neural problems irrespective of age. The use of this substance in food is banned in western countries.
They added that advertising and promotion of these dangerous food products must be banned forthwith if the country wanted to build a healthy future generation.
The Kahatagasdigiliya Magistrate ordered the manufacturers to carry the label that consumption of Astra Margarine is harmful to children below the age of 3 years.
The E-319 antioxidant helps maintain the colour of food products, perfumes and cosmetics Dr Samaranayake added.
Source: Lankapuvath