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Key Update The Centre informed the Lok Sabha on Friday that a red chilli powder sample from the Uttarakhand-based Patanjali Foods manufacturing unit failed safety tests. Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, explained that the 2024–25 spice sampling drive found pesticide residues above the prescribed Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) in Patanjali
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Pasteurization is a revolutionary process that has transformed food safety and preservation since its development by French scientist Louis Pasteur in the 19th century. By heating food and beverages to specific temperatures for set durations, pasteurization effectively destroys harmful microorganisms without significantly altering the product’s nutritional value or taste. This method has become a cornerstone
READ MOREReport A passenger on the Thiruvananthapuram–Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express found a dead lizard in his meal while travelling in Coach C-5, Seat No. 75. He discovered the lizard in a curry dish served on board and immediately raised an alarm. Fellow passengers said the catering team served the food while the train was passing through
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Have you ever wondered how rice or other grains are prepared before they reach your plate? Before cooking a white pot of fluffy rice, it goes through two important processes: parboiling and polishing. These methods make rice easier to cook and improve its appearance. However, they also impact the safety and nutrition of the rice.
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Report U.S. authorities rejected at least 15 shipments of Indian mangoes after identifying discrepancies in the export paperwork, leading to estimated losses of $500,000 (approximately ₹4.3 crore) for exporters. The shipments, which landed at airports in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta, failed to meet documentation requirements despite undergoing the mandatory irradiation process in Mumbai.
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Key Update Food safety officials of the Surat Municipal Corporation, Gujarat, collected paneer samples from Surbhi Dairy in Sorathiya Compound, Khatodara, on November 7. The SMC Public Health Laboratory released the test results on Monday and confirmed that the paneer failed to meet quality standards. Lab Finds Low Milk Fat, Possible Adulteration According to the
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