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Karnataka Intensifies Egg Testing Amid Cancer Safety Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 16, 2025
Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Department, Karnataka, has intensified egg testing across Karnataka, including Bengaluru, following public concern over reports of cancer-causing substances in eggs. The action comes amid discussions around the possible presence of AOZ, a substance suspected to have carcinogenic properties. Officials Collect Samples from Over 200 Locations Food safety officials
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Coca-Cola Trials Paper Bottle Carriers in Europe to Cut Plastic Waste 0
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- December 16, 2025
Key Development Coca-Cola is taking another step toward reducing plastic waste, with Europe leading the way. In Austria, Coca-Cola HBC has launched a pilot project using paper bottle carriers that could eliminate nearly 200 tonnes of plastic waste every year if adopted at scale. Paper-Based “Lift” Design Replaces Plastic Shrink Wrap The new system replaces traditional
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Food Alert in Jaipur: Policemen Fall Ill After Eating Sweets, Probe Underway 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Health & Wellness, News
- December 15, 2025
Key Development At least six policemen fell ill on Thursday after consuming carrot halwa and samosas from two sweet shops in Jaipur. The incident prompted the Food Safety Department to launch an immediate investigation on Friday. Food Samples Collected for Testing Under the direction of the Chief Medical and Health Officer, Jaipur (I), food safety
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Food Poisoning at Govt Minority School in Hyderabad: TGHRC Steps In 0
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- December 15, 2025
Key Development The Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC) has taken cognisance of a food poisoning incident at a government-run minority residential school in Bagh Lingampally, Hyderabad, where 16 students fell ill after consuming dinner. The incident occurred on December 11, when several students developed symptoms such as vomiting and abdominal pain. Authorities shifted the affected
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Food Safety Alarm in Kashmir: Water, Biscuits, Meat and Eggs Under Scrutiny 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Health & Wellness, News
- December 15, 2025
Key Development Weeks after concerns over the sale of “rotten” meat surfaced in Kashmir, the Food Safety Department has widened its enforcement action and placed several food products under scrutiny. Authorities have banned the sale of Ajwa packaged drinking water after laboratory tests found the product unsafe for consumption. The department sent samples to the National
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Egg Safety Row: Karnataka Minister Urges Calm, Orders Fresh Tests 0
- Blog, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 15, 2025
Key Update Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao urged the public on Sunday to stay calm and verify facts amid social media claims that a popular egg brand contains cancer-causing substances. He said these posts have created unnecessary panic about egg safety and advised people to continue consuming eggs safely while authorities verify the information.
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