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  • Whistleblower Puts Zepto in Trouble

    Whistleblower Puts Zepto in Trouble0

    Report Once considered a rising star in India’s quick-commerce market, Zepto now faces serious scrutiny after a former employee exposed shocking food safety lapses. In a now-viral Reddit post, the ex-employee, who worked at Zepto for three years, claimed that store managers knowingly sold expired Greek yoghurt despite it being unfit for consumption. He further

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  • Wheat Flour Fortification Begins in UP Through PDS

    Wheat Flour Fortification Begins in UP Through PDS0

    Report Uttar Pradesh is stepping up its food fortification efforts by launching a pilot project to distribute fortified wheat flour through the Public Distribution System (PDS). The initiative was announced at the 19th State Connect Programme held in Lucknow, jointly organised by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), UP State FDA, and

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  • What’s in Your Ketchup? Viral Video Calls It a Chemical Cocktail

    What’s in Your Ketchup? Viral Video Calls It a Chemical Cocktail0

    Overview A viral video on social media has reignited concerns about the ingredients in store-bought ketchup, calling it a “chemical cocktail disguised as an innocent sauce.” The video, originally posted on X (formerly Twitter) by user @TheFlatEartherr, has racked up over 1.1 million views and over 220 comments, with many users echoing the message: always

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  • What is Hydrogenated Oil and Why Should You Care?

    What is Hydrogenated Oil and Why Should You Care?0

    Hydrogenated oil is a common ingredient in processed foods because it enhances shelf life and stability. Manufacturers use it in products like margarine, baked goods, snacks, and fried foods. Although hydrogenated oil comes from natural sources such as soybeans and sunflowers, the process that creates it is synthetic. This process turns liquid vegetable oils into

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  • West Bengal to Protect Darjeeling Tea with Lab and Task Force

    West Bengal to Protect Darjeeling Tea with Lab and Task Force0

    Report West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the establishment of a dedicated laboratory and task force to stop the adulteration of Darjeeling tea. She made the declaration on Monday after tea industry representatives raised concerns about blending it with cheaper, lower-quality imports. Industry Leader Flags Threat to GI Tag Rudra Chatterjee, Managing Director of

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  • Wedding Function in Malappuram Turns Sour as 140 People Fall Sick from Food Poisoning

    Wedding Function in Malappuram Turns Sour as 140 People Fall Sick from Food Poisoning0

    Eramangalam, Malappuram, June 6, 2023: A joyous wedding function held at the Kiliyil Plaza auditorium in Eramangalam took a tragic turn as approximately 140 attendees were rushed to the hospital due to a severe case of food poisoning. The incident, believed to be caused by the consumption of mayonnaise, occurred during the ‘Nikah’ function held on

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