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Delhi Government to Intensify Food Adulteration Inspections Ahead of Festive Season 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- October 14, 2024
Introduction The Delhi government will increase inspections for food adulteration during the festive season. During Durga Puja, food safety officers collected around 500 samples of food items, including buckwheat flour, oil, and dairy products, from various locations across the city for testing. Report The Food Safety Department has directed its 11 district units to conduct
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Food Inspections Uncover Safety Violations in Restaurants Outside Hyderabad 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- October 14, 2024
Introduction The Food Safety Department of Telangana has expanded its inspection efforts beyond Hyderabad to improve food safety standards across the state. On Saturday, task force squads inspected various restaurants in Karimnagar district and uncovered multiple violations of hygiene and safety regulations. Report Inspectors found serious issues at the Maitri Hotel in Karimnagar, including uncovered
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FSSAI Introduces New SOPs for Milk Safety and Adulteration Prevention 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, News
- October 11, 2024
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for primary milk producers, including small dairy units that are not part of cooperative societies. These guidelines aim to reduce milk contamination and adulteration. The SOPs provide detailed instructions for maintaining cleanliness, protecting the environment, ensuring safe milk production, and
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USDA Recalls Nearly 10 Million Pounds of Meat and Poultry Over Listeria Contamination Risk 0
- A to Z, News
- October 11, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a recall of almost 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products over potential Listeria contamination. BrucePac, the manufacturer of these pre-cooked meat items, voluntarily initiated the recall after determining that products distributed between June and October could pose health risks to consumers. These ready-to-eat products
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Over 750 kg of adulterated Fennel Seeds Seized Ahead of Festivities in Indore 0
- A to Z, News
- October 11, 2024
Report In a significant operation ahead of the festive season in Indore in Madhya Pradesh, food safety officers seized 750 kg of spurious fennel seeds (saunf) suspected to contain harmful colour additives on Thursday. Inspectors confiscated the fennel, reportedly imported from Unjha, Gujarat, during a surprise inspection at Mahalaxmi Traders in Siyaganj. Officials valued the
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Food Safety Authorities Crack Down on Tartrazine Use in Kozhikode Mixtures 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, News
- October 10, 2024
Report Food safety authorities have banned the sale and production of the popular snack, mixture in certain Kozhikode shops, in Kerala, after discovering the use of Tartrazine, a synthetic food colouring agent. Although permitted in some food items at controlled levels, Tartrazine is prohibited in mixtures due to its potential health risks, including allergic reactions.
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