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Most Packaged Foods in India Contain Artificial Additives, Report Finds

Key Update Artificial flavours, colours, and additives are present in a large number of packaged foods sold in India, according to a new report that analysed more than 23,000 food and beverage products across the country. The report, released by NatFirst and its nutrition platform TruthIn, examined over 25 food categories using AI-based analysis tools.

WHO Pushes Global Crackdown on Excess Salt Intake

Key Update The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched updated global guidelines and a revamped “SHAKE the salt habit” package to help countries reduce excessive salt consumption, one of the leading dietary risk factors linked to heart disease, stroke, and premature deaths. The move comes as the WHO warns that the world remains off track

Rajasthan Cracks Down on Unsafe Namkeen and Ghee Brands
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- May 19, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety Department in Rajasthan has banned the sale of specific batches of mixed namkeen products and Bilona Ghee after laboratory tests found them substandard during statewide inspections. Authorities collected food samples from different districts across the state during March and April and initiated action after receiving the test results, said Gayatri
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Pests, Decayed Vegetables, and Expired Licences Found at Hyderabad Lulu Hypermarket
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- May 19, 2026
Key Update Telangana Food Safety officials detected multiple serious violations during an inspection at Lulu Hypermarket in Hyderabad on Monday (May 18, 2026) following a consumer complaint. Authorities found pest infestation in besan flour, atta, and dal products, decayed vegetables, poor hygiene conditions, clogged drains filled with meat waste, and food items sold under expired
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