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  • Safer Fish Ahead: Kerala Researchers Create Adulterant-Removing Powder

    Safer Fish Ahead: Kerala Researchers Create Adulterant-Removing Powder0

    Key Development As Kerala grapples with frequent reports of formalin– and ammonia-laced seafood—and a recent cargo ship sinking raising public concern—a promising solution is emerging. A research team from Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha, is developing a lipid-based adulterant-removing powder that removes chemical adulterants from fish, paving the way to safer fish. From Detection to Removal The

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  • 1,300 kg Adulterated Fennel and Poppy Seeds Busted in Indore

    1,300 kg Adulterated Fennel and Poppy Seeds Busted in Indore0

    Key Update The Indore district administration carried out a major raid in the Siyaganj area on Saturday, seizing more than 1,300 kg of suspected adulterated food materials. Collector Shivam Verma led the operation, instructing teams from the district administration and the Food and Drug Administration to conduct a surprise inspection at the Jayashree Merchant godown

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  • Kochi Hostels Flagged for Major Food Safety Violations

    Kochi Hostels Flagged for Major Food Safety Violations0

    Key Update A district-wide inspection of 229 hostels last week revealed significant food safety violations across several facilities in Kochi. Officials found that many Kochi hostels were preparing food in unhygienic environments, putting students and residents at risk. Inspectors issued rectification notices to 67 hostels for minor violations. However, they identified 28 hostel canteens for

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  • Fish Waste from TN Causes Health Alert in Kerala

    Fish Waste from TN Causes Health Alert in Kerala0

    Key Update Authorities at Poovar Fisheries have warned the public not to consume fish waste arriving from seafood export companies in Tamil Nadu. Officials found that traders were transporting low-quality, unusable portions—meant for waste disposal—to Kerala’s coastal regions and selling them to unsuspecting consumers. Food Poisoning Incident Triggers Investigation On October 29, more than 40

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