GHMC Raids 35 E-Commerce Food Outlets, Dark Stores
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 14, 2025
Food Manifest 
Key Update Food safety officials and doctors investigating the seafood-related illnesses in Vizhinjam now suspect tetrodotoxin (TTX) as the possible cause. TTX is a naturally occurring and highly potent marine neurotoxin. Investigators identified fish roe as the common factor among those who fell ill. Every hospitalised patient had consumed the roe, while others at the
READ MORE
The recent controversy over food served on Vande Bharat Express and Rajdhani Express has opened up a serious food safety discussion. A passenger alleged that rotis and kachoris were served piping hot while still sealed inside a plastic packet that did not mention microwave safety. A staff member reportedly confirmed that the food was heated
READ MORE
Significant Update The food safety system in Odisha has come under sharp focus after Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling informed the Assembly that officials detected food adulteration across 29 districts. The Health Department has listed several commonly consumed items as adulterated, including staples such as rice, flour, edible oils, spices, and biscuits. Officials also found issues
READ MORE
Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has preliminarily concluded that ethylene glycol leakage caused the milk consumed by residents in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, to become contaminated. The incident has reportedly led to cases of acute renal failure and anuria. During an inspection at Varalakshmi Dairy in Narsapuram village, Korukonda
READ MORE

















