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Surat Raid: Over 1,400 kg of Suspected Adulterated Paneer Seized 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- March 6, 2026
Key Update In a major crackdown on food adulteration, authorities in Gujarat seized 1,401 kilograms of suspected adulterated paneer during a raid in Surat. The operation was conducted by the Surat Food Safety Team after concerns arose over unsafe dairy products being sold to consumers. According to a post by the Food Safety and Standards
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Cake Sparklers Look Spectacular, But Are They Safe for Your Cake?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Health & Wellness, News
- March 6, 2026
Sparkler candles — often called “firework candles”—have become a popular addition to birthday cakes and celebration desserts. Their bright, fountain-like sparks create a dramatic effect during cake cutting, making the moment look festive and memorable. Videos of cakes topped with these sparkling candles frequently appear on platforms such as Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. While visually
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Energy Drinks, Unsafe Injections Linked to Hepatitis B Deaths in Haryana Village 0
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- March 6, 2026
Significant Update Several deaths in Chayansa village in Haryana’s Palwal district have been linked to a suspected Hepatitis B outbreak, with investigators examining unsafe medical practices and excessive consumption of energy drinks as possible contributing factors. Health officials confirmed that at least seven people died between January 31 and February 11. However, residents claim the
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When Your Restaurant Glass Smells Off: What Could Be Behind It 0

Overview Have you ever lifted a glass at a restaurant, excited for a drink, only to notice a faint “rotten egg” smell? It can instantly ruin the moment. Recently, restaurateur Kabir Chugh pointed out on Instagram that this unpleasant odour may occur when restaurants wash glasses and immediately store them upside down, trapping stale air

Puffed Paneer Alert: When Packaged Food Spoils Before Expiry 0

Key Update Packaged and ready-to-eat foods make life easier, but they can also carry hidden risks. Bacteria or preservatives in these foods can lead to illnesses. While fresh food is always safest, if you rely on packaged items, check labels carefully and inspect taste and texture before consuming. Food can spoil before its expiry due

Crab Allergy Turns Fatal: Ernakulam Man Dies After Eating Shellfish 0

Key Update A 33-year-old man from Cheppanam in Ernakulam died after reportedly suffering a severe allergic reaction following the consumption of crab curry, drawing attention to the risks associated with food allergies. The deceased, Elgin Judah. 33 years, Kurikkal House, had eaten crab curry prepared at home on Saturday night. Shortly after consuming the meal,

Monoglycerides Explained: Food Additive or Adulteration Concern?0

Food adulteration incidents often bring unfamiliar ingredients into public discussion. One such compound that has recently drawn attention is monoglycerides. Although the food industry uses these substances legitimately in food processing, their mention in adulteration investigations has raised questions about their safety and role in food products. In India, where ingredients such as ghee form an

From Cocopeat to Colour: Inside Hyderabad’s adulterated Tea Powder Racket 0

Key Update In a city where a cup of chai is part of everyday life, a worrying trend has begun to surface. Rising cases of tea adulteration have started alarming consumers as fake and contaminated tea products increasingly enter the market. Earlier, adulteration was mostly linked to loose, unbranded tea powders sold at roadside stalls.

Hundreds of Food Chemicals Added Without FDA Review, EWG Warns 0

Key Update The analysis of Environmental Working Group (EWG), a U.S.-based non-profit organisation, finds that hundreds of chemicals have entered U.S. foods without FDA review. Companies have used a loophole in the Generally Recognised As Safe (GRAS) system to self-certify ingredients—known as “secret GRAS” chemicals—without notifying regulators. EWG identified 111 secret GRAS chemicals, 49 of

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Surat Raid: Over 1,400 kg of Suspected Adulterated Paneer Seized 0

Cake Sparklers Look Spectacular, But Are They Safe for Your Cake?0

Energy Drinks, Unsafe Injections Linked to Hepatitis B Deaths in Haryana Village 0

When Your Restaurant Glass Smells Off: What Could Be Behind It 0

Puffed Paneer Alert: When Packaged Food Spoils Before Expiry 0

Crab Allergy Turns Fatal: Ernakulam Man Dies After Eating Shellfish 0

Monoglycerides Explained: Food Additive or Adulteration Concern?0

From Cocopeat to Colour: Inside Hyderabad’s adulterated Tea Powder Racket 0

Hundreds of Food Chemicals Added Without FDA Review, EWG Warns 0

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