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15-Second Health Ads May Cut Junk Food Cravings, Study Finds 0

Key Development A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Western Australia has found that short advertisements promoting healthy eating can reduce cravings for junk food — and in some cases, a 15-second message works better than a traditional 30-second commercial. Dr Ross Hollett, who led the research, examined how the length and message

Milk Safety Drive: 12,780 Samples Fail FSSAI Tests in FY 24-25 0

Key Development India’s food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has intensified its crackdown on food adulteration and milk safety drive, with a strong focus on milk and milk products. In a recent press release, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) confirmed that authorities carried out extensive enforcement and surveillance actions

No Forced Service Charges: Diners Win Big in Billing Transparency 0

Key Update Restaurants can no longer add service charges by default. In a recent move, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) declared that forcing customers to pay a service charge is an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The Delhi High Court backed the guidelines and directed restaurants to comply strictly. The

110 Bottled Water Brands Suspended in UP After Contamination Scare 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has suspended the licences of 110 packaged drinking water brands across Uttar Pradesh after laboratory tests confirmed they failed to meet safety standards. FSDA Commissioner Roshan Jacob ordered a statewide inspection drive from Lucknow following a surge in complaints about adulterated and substandard bottled water sold

Unsafe Street Food May Trigger Hepatitis, Warns Gastro Specialist 0

Key Development From pani puri and momos to chaat and kebabs, street food is a guilty pleasure many of us happily give in to. The flavours feel irresistible, and the experience feels authentic. But when vendors ignore hygiene, these quick bites can expose you to serious health risks. In a February 10 YouTube podcast with

Shivratri Mela Food Outbreak in Palamu: 175 Fall Ill, Probe Intensifies 0

Key Development At least 175 people, most of them children, fell ill after consuming food at a Mahashivratri fair in Dwarka village under Panki police limits in Palamu district in Jharkhand. Health officials responded immediately after patients began reporting symptoms on Sunday night. Those affected developed vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain shortly after eating at

Vizhinjam Seafood Tragedy: Two Dead in Suspected Food Poisoning Case 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 17, 2026
Key Update Two people died, and another remains in critical condition following suspected food poisoning linked to a restaurant in Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram, on Tuesday. The incident has triggered a food safety investigation and enforcement action against the establishment. The deceased have been identified as Shaji (50) and Rasheeda Beevi (58), both natives of Nilamel. Shaji’s
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Mahashivratri Kuttu Flour Scare: 70+ Hospitalised in Greater Noida West 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 17, 2026
Key Update More than 70 residents from Supertech Ecovillage 3, Himalayan Pride, and Royal Court Society in Greater Noida West fell ill on Sunday night after consuming buckwheat (kuttu) flour during Mahashivratri fasting. Families reported dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhoea shortly after dinner and sought emergency medical care at nearby hospitals. Police Register
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Attukal Pongala 2026: Food Safety Gets Top Priority 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 17, 2026
Key Development Ahead of the Attukal Pongala festival on March 3, the Food Safety Department has issued strict guidelines to ensure hygienic and safe food practices during the celebrations. Mandatory Compliance for Food Businesses The department has directed all food establishments operating in conjunction with the festival to strictly adhere to food safety standards. Operators
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15-Second Health Ads May Cut Junk Food Cravings, Study Finds 0

Milk Safety Drive: 12,780 Samples Fail FSSAI Tests in FY 24-25 0

No Forced Service Charges: Diners Win Big in Billing Transparency 0

110 Bottled Water Brands Suspended in UP After Contamination Scare 0

Unsafe Street Food May Trigger Hepatitis, Warns Gastro Specialist 0

Shivratri Mela Food Outbreak in Palamu: 175 Fall Ill, Probe Intensifies 0

Vizhinjam Seafood Tragedy: Two Dead in Suspected Food Poisoning Case 0

Mahashivratri Kuttu Flour Scare: 70+ Hospitalised in Greater Noida West 0

Attukal Pongala 2026: Food Safety Gets Top Priority 0

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