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Food waste statistics show that bananas are a commonly discarded item, often due to cosmetic defects like a black center. However, what many people don't realize is that this discoloration, referred to as black center syndrome, can have several different causes, each with different implications for food safety.

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, red discoloration in bananas caused by common fungal or bacterial infections is generally not a threat to human health. This phenomenon is often mistaken for something more sinister, leading to unnecessary alarm among consumers who unexpectedly find a red or brownish center in their fruit.