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Maharashtra FDA Launches Diwali Food Safety Drive 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 6, 2025
Key Update Ahead of Diwali, the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) launched a statewide campaign to prevent food adulteration. Officials inspected 1,594 sweet shops and collected 2,369 samples of milk, khoya, ghee, edible oils, sweets, dry fruits, and chocolates for testing. Of the 554 samples tested, the FDA found 513 safe, 26 substandard, four
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Maharashtra Deploys Milk Scanners for Instant Adulteration Detection 0
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- August 9, 2025
Key Update Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to deploy portable milk scanners statewide to combat adulteration and ensure the supply of safe, high-quality milk. The agency will receive 50 handheld devices by August 2025, enabling instant on-site milk testing. Currently, FDA officials collect samples and send them to laboratories, causing delays and
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Maharashtra Assembly Seeks Ban on Analogue Cheese and Paneer 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 13, 2025
Report Mumbai: BJP MLA Vikram Pachpute has called for a ban on analogue cheese and paneer in Maharashtra, citing serious food safety risks. Speaking in the state assembly, he warned that these synthetic substitutes—made from vegetable oils, starches, and emulsifiers instead of milk—could lead to severe health issues, including cancer and liver cirrhosis. Lack of
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Madurai Restaurant Sparks Debate with Watermelon Parotta 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 15, 2025
Report A restaurant in Madurai stirred controversy on social media after introducing an unconventional dish — watermelon parotta. In a now-viral promotional video, the restaurant showcased the preparation: placing a watermelon slice on parotta dough, drizzling it with oil, baking the combination, and cutting it like a pizza. While some viewers applauded the innovation, others
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Madurai Hotel Sealed After Food Poisoning Incident 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 18, 2026
Key Update Food safety officials in KK Nagar, Madurai, Tamilnadu sealed a hotel on Sunday following a suspected food poisoning incident that left eight people ill. Seven patients have since been discharged, but a seven-year-old boy remains in the ICU of a private hospital in critical condition. Incident Details On March 13, a group visited
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Madurai Celebrates World Food Day with a Healthy Twist 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- October 17, 2025
Key Update Madurai district celebrated World Food Day on Thursday with a Healthy Food Festival aimed at raising awareness about nutrition, particularly for pregnant women and children. District Collector K. J. Praveen Kumar inaugurated the event at the Madurai Collectorate, encouraging the community to embrace healthier and locally sourced foods. Anganwadi Workers Lead the Initiative
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