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Report FSSAI has acted on complaints about the sale of prohibited Chinese garlic in Chennai markets and directed the Tamil Nadu government to investigate. Parliament was informed on Tuesday about this directive. India banned garlic imports from China in September 2005 after detecting the fungi Embellisia alli and Urocytsis cepulae in previous shipments. Authorities Seize
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Report In just over four months, 2,869 people used the rapid food testing kiosks set up in ten Bangalore malls by the Food Safety and Standards Department, now renamed the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA). FDA officials considered this number low compared to the high footfall at these malls. The initiative also included
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We all use aluminium foil and plastic wrap in our kitchens for tasks like storing leftovers, cooking, and keeping food fresh. But have you ever thought about their safety? Are these everyday items as harmless as we believe, or do they pose hidden risks? In this article, we’ll explore the safety of aluminium foil and
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Report The Karnataka Department of Food Safety and Public Health has uncovered bacterial contamination and non-dairy additives in unbranded paneer sold in Bengaluru. This comes after a large-scale inspection initiated in March, prompted by rising concerns over food adulteration and contamination. Inspection Details In response to complaints of adulteration, Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K led
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Report The ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) and Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI) has developed a novel biofortified sweet potato variety, marking a significant advancement in tribal food security. Known as SP-95/4, this pink-skinned, orange-fleshed tuber has completed final trials in several states, including Odisha, West Bengal, Karnataka, and Kerala. High Crop Production
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Overview The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for a brand of coffee grounds across 15 states due to mislabelling as decaffeinated, which could cause “adverse health consequences.” The FDA has alerted individuals who avoid caffeine for health reasons, including hypertension, heart conditions, pregnancy, or specific medications. Affected States in the
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