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FDA Cracks Down on Food Safety Violations in Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 9, 2025
Report The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Palghar of Maharashtra has taken firm action against food safety violations in the Vasai-Virar region following a surge in complaints over unhygienic practices. In a recent enforcement drive, FDA teams inspected 183 establishments, including hotels, restaurants, and food stalls, and collected 154 food samples for laboratory testing.
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FDA Cracks Down on Adulterated Food and Spices in Bengaluru 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 28, 2025
Report After cracking down on the use of plastic sheets in food preparation, the FDA launched statewide inspections in Bengaluru to address rising complaints about food quality. The inspections targeted hotels, messes, and bakeries to ensure safety. During these inspections, FDA officials discovered adulterated spices and substandard ingredients, including jaggery, oil, paneer, and tea powder.
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FDA Considers Red 3 Ban Amid Rising Health Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 10, 2024
Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is actively considering a ban on Red 3, a synthetic food dye used in over 3,000 products, including popular snacks. Chemically known as erythrosine and derived from petroleum, Red 3 provides a vibrant cherry-red colour to food but adds no nutritional value. Health concerns have intensified due
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FDA Clears Beetroot Red, Expands Spirulina Use to Cut Synthetic Food Dyes 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 7, 2026
Key Development As part of efforts to phase out petroleum-based synthetic food dyes, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved beetroot red and expanded the permitted use of spirulina extract in food products. With this decision, the FDA has now approved six natural food colours under the current administration. Expanded Approval for Natural
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FDA Bans Red No. 3 Dye Linked to Cancer in Animals, Effective 2027 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 16, 2025
On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would ban Red No. 3, a synthetic dye found in food and beverages, due to its cancer-causing effects in animals. The dye, which gives products like candy, cereals, fruit cocktails, and strawberry-flavoured milkshakes their bright red colour, has been linked to cancer in
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FDA Bans Areca Palm Leaf Dinnerware Over Health Risks 0
- A to Z, Blog, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 6, 2025
Report In a decisive step to protect public health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the use of dinnerware made from Areca palm leaves. The FDA took this action after identifying harmful toxins naturally present in these products, which include eco-friendly plates, bowls, cups, and cutlery made from the sheath of Areca
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