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Mahashivratri Kuttu Flour Scare: 70+ Hospitalised in Greater Noida West 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 17, 2026
Key Update More than 70 residents from Supertech Ecovillage 3, Himalayan Pride, and Royal Court Society in Greater Noida West fell ill on Sunday night after consuming buckwheat (kuttu) flour during Mahashivratri fasting. Families reported dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhoea shortly after dinner and sought emergency medical care at nearby hospitals. Police Register
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Attukal Pongala 2026: Food Safety Gets Top Priority 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 17, 2026
Key Development Ahead of the Attukal Pongala festival on March 3, the Food Safety Department has issued strict guidelines to ensure hygienic and safe food practices during the celebrations. Mandatory Compliance for Food Businesses The department has directed all food establishments operating in conjunction with the festival to strictly adhere to food safety standards. Operators
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Stop Ditching the Yolk: Cardiologist Says Whole Eggs Are Healthier Than You Think 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- February 16, 2026
Overview Challenging long-standing “heart-healthy” advice, Delhi-based cardiologist Dr Alok Chopra has advised people to stop discarding egg yolks. The functional medicine expert, who has over four decades of clinical experience, said eating egg whites alone may do more harm than good. In a recent Instagram post, Dr Chopra criticised the popular “egg white only” trend,
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Imported or Local Apples? The Freshness Factor You’re Ignoring 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, General, Health & Wellness, News
- February 16, 2026
Key Development Walk into any supermarket in India and you will see apples labelled “imported” or “premium,” often sold at higher prices. Many consumers assume that a higher price means better nutrition. But that assumption does not always hold. Dr Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist based in Hyderabad, advises consumers to look beyond glossy packaging and
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