Chennai Roadside Eateries Spark Food Safety Concerns
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- July 1, 2025
Authorities Push for Healthier Bottled Water The Food Safety Department in Coimbatore has directed all packaged bottled water manufacturers to increase the mineral content in their products. Dr. T. Anuradha, the Designated Officer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), led a sensitisation meeting on Friday, where she emphasised the need to
READ MOREFood poisoning is a serious health issue around the world, and one sneaky culprit behind it is Staphylococcus aureus—or staph, for short. This common bacteria can leave behind harmful toxins in food, and it’s these invisible poisons—not the bacteria itself—that make people sick. What makes staph toxins extra tricky is that they can survive normal
READ MOREReport The South-East Zone Task Force and Bandlaguda Police raided an illegal ginger-garlic paste manufacturing unit in Patel Nagar, Bandlaguda, Telangana on Tuesday, June 3. The team arrested 44-year-old Mohammed Faisal, who had been running the unit from his home under the name FK Food Product. Officials Seize 870 Kg of Adulterated Paste During the
READ MOREReport United Breweries Ltd. (UBL), a leading beer manufacturer in India, will shut down its Mangaluru brewery by the end of June 2025. The company is implementing a strategic plan to consolidate capacity and streamline its operations within Karnataka. UBL currently runs breweries in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mangaluru. Once the Mangaluru unit closes, the company
READ MOREReport In a decisive step to protect public health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the use of dinnerware made from Areca palm leaves. The FDA took this action after identifying harmful toxins naturally present in these products, which include eco-friendly plates, bowls, cups, and cutlery made from the sheath of Areca
READ MOREReport Vellore Corporation’s Food Safety Division and Health Department launched a surprise raid on Thursday and seized one tonne of artificially ripened mangoes from the city’s wholesale fruit market. Acting on consumer complaints, officials discovered that traders were using banned chemicals to hasten fruit ripening. Traders Source Mangoes from Neighbouring Districts Over 30 wholesale mango
READ MOREEvery year on June 5, people worldwide celebrate World Environment Day—a moment to reflect on how our actions impact the planet and our health. This year, plastic pollution demands urgent attention for its direct threat to the safety of the food we eat. Plastic pollution is everywhere—in oceans, rivers, streets, and even the air. But
READ MOREReport California resident Victoria Palmer has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Coca-Cola, accusing the beverage giant of falsely advertising several Sprite and Fanta products as containing “100% Natural Flavours.” She claims the drinks include key flavour ingredients—such as industrially produced citric acid, sodium citrate, and artificial sweeteners—that are synthetic, not natural, as the
READ MOREReport The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced new norms for washers used to clean root and tuber vegetables like potatoes, carrots, cassava, beetroot, and radish. These standards aim to improve hygiene, ensure food safety, and make Indian exports more competitive in global markets. Washers Must Meet Food-Grade Requirements Under the new guidelines, manufacturers
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