Report The South-East Zone Task Force and Bandlaguda Police raided an illegal ginger-garlic paste manufacturing unit in Patel Nagar, Bandlaguda, Telangana on Tuesday, June 3. The team arrested 44-year-old Mohammed Faisal, who had been running the unit from his home under the name FK Food Product. Officials Seize 870 Kg of Adulterated Paste During the
READ MOREShipwreck Triggers Panic in Coastal Kerala The sinking of the cargo ship MSC ELSA 3, 38 nautical miles off the Kochi coast, has triggered widespread concern about marine pollution and seafood safety. Authorities imposed a 20-kilometre fishing ban around the shipwreck, severely affecting local fishing communities already facing economic hardship. What was initially seen as
READ MOREReport A recent study on bottled water from ten major brands in Kerala has uncovered the presence of plastic particles in the samples. The research shows that each litre of bottled water contains an average of three to ten plastic particles. The particles include various types, such as fibers, fragments, films, and pellets. This finding
READ MOREEnsuring food safety is vital for public health and consumer trust. Among the various causes of food contamination, physical hazards are one of the most common and, importantly, preventable risks in the food industry. Physical hazards involve solid, tangible contaminants like hair, metal fragments, glass shards, or other foreign objects. These contaminants can lead to
READ MOREPhthalates, a group of synthetic chemicals used to increase the flexibility of plastics, have become a growing concern in food safety. These endocrine-disrupting compounds can leach into food from packaging, processing equipment, and even contaminated water. Studies have linked phthalate exposure to various health risks, including hormonal imbalances, reproductive issues, and developmental disorders. Despite regulations
READ MOREReport The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)’s Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health released a study emphasizing India’s urgent need to shift from trans fats to healthier edible oils. The report, ‘Roadmap for Replacing Trans-Fats with Healthy Edible Oil in India,’ was presented at a national stakeholder meeting aimed
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