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Tampered HiPP Baby Food Scare in Austria Triggers Recall and Probe 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- April 20, 2026
Key Update Authorities in Austria have urged the public to remain vigilant after a jar of HiPP baby food tested positive for rat poison, raising serious safety concerns. The incident came to light when a customer in Burgenland reported a contaminated jar of carrot and potato purée. The customer noticed the issue before feeding the product
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Caterpillar Found in Chinese Dish at Chandigarh Mall Restaurant 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 20, 2026
Contamination Sparks Concern A customer in Chandigarh found a caterpillar in a Chinese dish served at a mall restaurant, raising serious food safety concerns. The customer alerted the staff and shared visuals on social media, which quickly gained attention. Authorities Initiate Probe Following the complaint, officials inspected the outlet and began reviewing food handling practices,
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Contaminated Ice Warning: Kerala Tightens Checks on Juice Shops & Bottled Water 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 20, 2026
Significant Update As temperatures continue to rise, Kerala Health Minister Veena George has directed the Food Safety department to intensify inspections across the State. Since March 1, officials have inspected 3,641 establishments, focusing on drinking water sources, juice shops, and beverage manufacturing units. At the same time, the surge in demand for packaged drinking water
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From Plate to Panic: 97 Sick After Canteen Food in Bengaluru 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 20, 2026
Key Update Nearly 97 employees of a private company in north Bengaluru fell ill and required hospitalisation earlier this week after consuming canteen meals. The employees, working at a facility in Devanahalli, ate idli and vadas for breakfast, followed by rice and sambar for lunch on Tuesday. However, by evening, many employees began experiencing abdominal
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FSSAI Digitalises Food Recalls via FoSCoS for Faster, Transparent Action 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 18, 2026
Overview FSSAI has directed the implementation of a ‘Food Recall’ module in the FoSCoS system to streamline recall procedures in line with the Food Safety and Standards (Food Recall Procedure) Regulations, 2017. The system aims to improve tracking, ensure clear consumer communication, and facilitate proper handling of recalled food products, including retrieval, destruction, or reprocessing.
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A Simple Salt Swap Could Save Hearts, Say Experts 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 18, 2026
Significant Update Experts say replacing regular table salt with potassium-enriched low-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS) could significantly improve heart health. According to a new report, this simple dietary shift may reduce stroke risk by 14% and cardiovascular deaths by 12%, offering a low-cost alternative to medical interventions. In response, the George Institute for Global Health (GIGH)
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