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India Embraces Algae-Based Natural Food Colours to Replace Synthetic Dyes 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 16, 2025
Overview India is increasingly turning to microalgae-derived pigments as natural alternatives to synthetic food dyes, which have raised health concerns globally. Traditional Indian cuisine has long relied on natural ingredients like turmeric and saffron for colour, but industrialisation introduced synthetic dyes linked to potential toxicity. Health Risks and New Rules Boost Natural Colour Shift Microalgae
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FDA Recalls Cheese Brands Over Listeria and Salmonella Risks 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 16, 2025
Key Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled several cheese products sold across the United States due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella — both of which can cause serious illness. Products from Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op, Wegmans, Fromi USA, and Quesito El Establo are affected. Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op
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DC Rakesh Kumar Leads District Advisory Meeting on Food Safety in Kargil 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 16, 2025
Key Update Deputy Commissioner and CEO of LAHDC (Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council), Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, chaired the quarterly meeting of the District Level Advisory Committee (DLAC) on Food Safety at his office today. Held under the theme “Safe Food & Healthy Diets,” the meeting focused on enhancing food safety enforcement, hygiene standards, and raising
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Snack Smart: Make Your Instant Noodles Healthier 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 16, 2025
Key Update People of all ages enjoy instant noodles because they are quick, easy to prepare, and tasty. Many eat them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. However, most instant noodles are made from refined wheat (maida) and contain very little fibre or essential nutrients. Hidden Health Concerns Seasoning packets often contain excessive sodium, sometimes exceeding
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Kuwait Shuts Down Illegal Food Production Unit for Adulteration and Mislabeling 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 15, 2025
Key Updates The Ministry of Interior and the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition in Kuwait discovered an illegal food production unit operating from a rented house in Mishref. The unit produced and sold food items without a license, violating hygiene and safety regulations. Inspectors found that the unit adulterated several food products before sale.
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Belagavi School Food Poisoning: 170+ Students Affected, Probe On 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness
- September 15, 2025
Key Update A suspected case of food poisoning at the Morarji Desai Residential School for Minorities in Hirekodi village, Chikkodi taluk, Belagavi, Karnataka sickened more than 170 students on Friday, September 12, 2025. Doctors treated 119 students initially and later confirmed that the number had risen to 177. The illness broke out around 9 a.m.
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