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Name the food items adulterated with mineral oil and starch. State their ill effects.

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Edible oils are adulterated with mineral oils. They interfere with absorption of fatsoluble vitamins specially Vitamin-A. 

Milk and milk products like ghee, khoya, etc. are adulterated with starch which can cause diarrhea due to the undigested starch in colon. It’s accumulation in the body may prove fatal for diabetics.

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