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Report Ramen noodles have long been a popular comfort food — quick to prepare, flavorful, and highly adaptable. However, a recent viral Instagram video has raised alarm over potential health risks linked to the snack. The video shows a warning label on the back of a ramen noodle packet that reads: “Warning: Cancer and Reproductive
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Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed the Kerala High Court that the Sabarimala Sannidhanam, as a food business operator (FBO), must follow the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act in the preparation of ‘prasadam’ – ‘appam’ and ‘aravana’. FSSAI warned that it will take legal action if the temple fails
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Report UFlex Ltd, India’s largest flexible packaging company, has launched a new single-pellet solution made from recycled PET (rPET) for food and beverage packaging. This solution, approved by FSSAI, blends recycled and virgin plastic into one pellet, making it easier for manufacturers to use recycled materials safely. Safe and Strong for Food Use The pellets
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Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released updated regulations for alcoholic beverages, set to take effect on January 1, 2026. The First Amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2018, modernises definitions, adds new categories, and formally recognises traditional Indian liquors. FSSAI finalised the rules after a
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Report Mustard seeds, rich in essential vitamins and minerals, are a staple in Indian cooking, especially for tempering dishes. Known for their digestive and heart-health benefits, these tiny seeds pack a powerful nutritional punch. However, growing concerns have emerged about their safety, as recent reports indicate increasing cases of adulteration with harmful argemone seeds. What
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Report Food safety officials sealed a private canteen operating inside the Government Thanjavur Medical College Hospital premises in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday after attendants of a woman patient from Pudukkottai discovered a dead lizard in sambar served with lunch. The patient, admitted earlier that day, was about to eat when she noticed the lizard in
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