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Can Dried Chillies and Spices Contain Mould Toxins?0
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- November 13, 2026
Spices add flavour, colour, and aroma to everyday meals, but improper harvesting, drying, and storage can create a hidden food safety risk. Dried chillies, turmeric, black pepper and other spices can become contaminated with moulds that produce toxic substances called mycotoxins. Among these, aflatoxins are a particular concern because of their potential health effects. While
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Kerala’s Malappuram on Alert as Shigella Cases Cross 100; Three Deaths Reported 0
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- November 12, 2026
Key Update Malappuram district in Kerala has recorded more than 100 estimated Shigella infections this year, with around 20 active cases currently. Fresh infections in Amarambalam, Chungathara and Elamkulam have prompted health authorities to strengthen preventive measures and intensify surveillance. District Medical Officer (DMO) Dr V. Vinod has urged residents to remain vigilant and follow
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What’s on Kerala’s Vegetable Plates? Pesticide Tests Raise Concerns 0
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- November 12, 2026
Key Update Kerala Agriculture Minister T. Siddique has raised concerns over harmful chemicals and excessive pesticide residues in vegetables reaching the state’s markets. The Agriculture Department collected 1,258 vegetable samples from across Kerala and tested them in government laboratories. The tests found that 62 samples contained pesticide residues above permissible limits. The findings also highlight
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FSSAI Mandates Dairy Logo on Milk Products from 2028 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a mandatory dairy logo for milk and milk products, including composite milk products. The regulator aims to establish a uniform identification system across dairy product packaging. FSSAI notified the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Second Amendment Regulations, 2026, through the

Food Colour Safety: US FDA Moves to Revoke Approvals for Three Chemicals 0

Key Update The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to revoke approvals for certain chemicals used in food-related applications, including food colour production. The decision targets methylene chloride, ethylene dichloride and trichloroethylene over safety concerns, particularly potential cancer risks. The move will withdraw the remaining authorised uses of these substances in specified food colour

Old Monk Maker Agrees to Relabel Products, Withdraws High Court Plea 0

Key Update Mohan Rocky Springwater Breweries Pvt Ltd, the maker of the popular Old Monk rum brand, has withdrawn its petition before the Bombay High Court challenging the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) restrictions on the sale of certain product variants over labelling and product descriptions. FSSAI objected to the company’s use

That Silver Shine on Your Sweets: Is It Real or Fake?0

Silver leaf gives Indian sweets their familiar festive shimmer, but is that sparkling coating always what it claims to be? From kaju katli and barfi to peda and other traditional delicacies, edible silver leaf adds a distinctive finish to popular treats. However, some manufacturers may use cheaper aluminium foil in place of genuine silver, raising

What’s Frying? Kerala Cracks Down on Unsafe Oil Reuse 0

Kerala Food Safety Department Deploys 56 Special Squads The special squads inspected food establishments across Kerala. They checked cooking oil reuse, food preparation practices and compliance with safety standards. The teams also looked for practices that could compromise food quality and consumer safety. 568 Litres of Used Cooking Oil and 7,000 Snack Items Disposed Of

Kolkata Restaurants Advised to Limit Food Storage to 48 Hours 0

Key Update Following a series of civic inspections that led to the closure of several eateries, restaurants across Kolkata are tightening food safety and hygiene practices. Restaurant associations have urged their members to procure fresh ingredients regularly, avoid excessive stockpiling and strengthen food handling procedures. One key recommendation is to avoid storing food for more

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Can Dried Chillies and Spices Contain Mould Toxins?0

Kerala’s Malappuram on Alert as Shigella Cases Cross 100; Three Deaths Reported 0

What’s on Kerala’s Vegetable Plates? Pesticide Tests Raise Concerns 0

FSSAI Mandates Dairy Logo on Milk Products from 2028 0

Food Colour Safety: US FDA Moves to Revoke Approvals for Three Chemicals 0

Old Monk Maker Agrees to Relabel Products, Withdraws High Court Plea 0

That Silver Shine on Your Sweets: Is It Real or Fake?0

What’s Frying? Kerala Cracks Down on Unsafe Oil Reuse 0

Kolkata Restaurants Advised to Limit Food Storage to 48 Hours 0

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