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  • Tamil Nadu–Sourced Red Snapper Linked to Food Poisoning in Neyyattinkara

    Tamil Nadu–Sourced Red Snapper Linked to Food Poisoning in Neyyattinkara0

    Key Update The Fisheries Department confirmed that the Red Snapper (chemballi in Malayalam) responsible for last month’s food poisoning cases in Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram, came from Tamil Nadu. A joint investigation by the Food Safety and Fisheries Departments revealed that some export companies in Tamil Nadu sold discarded or poor-quality fish at very low prices. Local

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  • Paneer Samples Fail Quality Test in Surat

    Paneer Samples Fail Quality Test in Surat0

    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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  • Portable Device from IIT Madras & Panjab U Detects Pesticides Instantly

    Portable Device from IIT Madras & Panjab U Detects Pesticides Instantly0

    Key Development Researchers from IIT Madras and Panjab University have developed a portable, automated device that detects ultra-low concentrations of pesticides in water, food, and the environment—substances that threaten human and environmental health. Conventional lab methods, especially for organophosphates like Malathion, remain costly, slow, and require trained personnel. Smart MDD: How the Device Works Supported

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  • Safer Fish Ahead: Kerala Researchers Create Adulterant-Removing Powder

    Safer Fish Ahead: Kerala Researchers Create Adulterant-Removing Powder0

    Key Development As Kerala grapples with frequent reports of formalin– and ammonia-laced seafood—and a recent cargo ship sinking raising public concern—a promising solution is emerging. A research team from Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha, is developing a lipid-based adulterant-removing powder that removes chemical adulterants from fish, paving the way to safer fish. From Detection to Removal The

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  • 1,300 kg Adulterated Fennel and Poppy Seeds Busted in Indore

    1,300 kg Adulterated Fennel and Poppy Seeds Busted in Indore0

    Key Update The Indore district administration carried out a major raid in the Siyaganj area on Saturday, seizing more than 1,300 kg of suspected adulterated food materials. Collector Shivam Verma led the operation, instructing teams from the district administration and the Food and Drug Administration to conduct a surprise inspection at the Jayashree Merchant godown

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  • Kochi Hostels Flagged for Major Food Safety Violations

    Kochi Hostels Flagged for Major Food Safety Violations0

    Key Update A district-wide inspection of 229 hostels last week revealed significant food safety violations across several facilities in Kochi. Officials found that many Kochi hostels were preparing food in unhygienic environments, putting students and residents at risk. Inspectors issued rectification notices to 67 hostels for minor violations. However, they identified 28 hostel canteens for

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