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  • Over 750 kg of adulterated Fennel Seeds Seized Ahead of Festivities in Indore

    Over 750 kg of adulterated Fennel Seeds Seized Ahead of Festivities in Indore0

    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

    Food Safety Authorities Crack Down on Tartrazine Use in Kozhikode Mixtures0

    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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  • Ice Matters: Handle It Right

    Ice Matters: Handle It Right0

    Ice Matters: Handle It Right In the food and hospitality industries, food safety must always remain a top priority. While many food handlers focus on the risks associated with undercooked meats or spoiled dairy products, they often overlook a common source of foodborne illness: ice. Ice can harbour harmful pathogens just like any food item,

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