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Adulteration Alert: Cakes, Fritters and Chilli Powder Flagged in Ernakulam 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 24, 2026
Overview Food safety officials in Ernakulam district have flagged adulteration in bakery products and spices, with several samples found to contain preservatives, synthetic colours or pesticide residues above permissible limits. 57 Bakery, 34 Spice Samples Found Unsafe Food safety department data shows the extent of the problem in Ernakulam district. During the 2025–26 financial year,
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Can Food Allergens Travel Through the Air?0
- A to Z, General, Health & Wellness
- September 24, 2026
We often associate food allergies with eating a trigger food. However, some food proteins can become airborne during cooking, processing or handling. Sensitive people may inhale these proteins and develop respiratory symptoms, even without consuming the food. Airborne exposure can also affect the skin when allergen-containing particles contact it. This type of exposure matters particularly
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Can Good-Looking Food Nudge Us Towards Healthier Choices?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 23, 2026
Key Update Can the visual appeal used to make burgers, desserts and other indulgent foods look tempting also make healthy foods more appealing? A study by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), Hyderabad, suggests it can. Published in BMC Public Health, the study found that attractive food presentation increased adolescents’ willingness
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₹20 Food Adulteration Tests: Mobile Labs Take Testing Across Haryana 0

Key Update Consumers in Haryana can now get commonly consumed food items screened for adulteration for ₹20, with preliminary results available in about 10 to 12 minutes. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has deployed five mobile food-safety laboratories across the state to bring testing closer to the public. The vans will

Yamuna Vegetables Found Contaminated With Heavy Metals Above Safety Limits 0

Key Update Vegetables grown along a stretch of the Yamuna near Delhi contain multiple heavy metals at concentrations far above food safety limits, potentially exposing consumers to health risks, researchers from the University of Delhi have warned. The study focused on a small stretch of the Yamuna, a 1,379-km river that flows through seven states.

Rats Run Across Tables at Gujarat McDonald’s, Raising Food Safety Concerns 0

Key Update A meal at McDonald’s is probably the last place where customers expect to see rats running across tables. Yet, a customer appears to have captured exactly that on camera at an outlet in Gujarat. A video circulating on social media shows two rats moving across tables and chairs inside a McDonald’s restaurant. The

The Invisible Gas Keeping Your Food Fresh 0

A to Z, General

September 22, 2026

When you open a packet of chips, coffee or nuts, you may notice that it contains more space than food. That space is not always simply air. Food manufacturers sometimes use specific gases inside packages to protect the product and maintain its quality. Nitrogen, one of the most commonly used packaging gases, can help limit

Lead Chromate Found in 28 of 35 Turmeric Samples in Patna 0

Key Update Consumers may need to exercise caution when buying turmeric after food safety officials in Patna detected lead chromate in 28 of 35 turmeric samples collected during a market inspection. The Food Safety Department collected the samples from around a dozen shops in Danapur market as part of a special drive against food adulteration.

FSSAI Flags Dabur Dabur Health Claims, Orders Audit of 27 Product Lines 0

Key Update FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) has expanded its labelling crackdown on FMCG major Dabur India, ordering a statutory audit of 27 product lines, according to an improvement notice dated August 19. The audit covers a wider range of products, including homemade brands, glucose powders and Dabur’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) wellness and

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Adulteration Alert: Cakes, Fritters and Chilli Powder Flagged in Ernakulam 0

Can Food Allergens Travel Through the Air?0

Can Good-Looking Food Nudge Us Towards Healthier Choices?0

₹20 Food Adulteration Tests: Mobile Labs Take Testing Across Haryana 0

Yamuna Vegetables Found Contaminated With Heavy Metals Above Safety Limits 0

Rats Run Across Tables at Gujarat McDonald’s, Raising Food Safety Concerns 0

The Invisible Gas Keeping Your Food Fresh 0

Lead Chromate Found in 28 of 35 Turmeric Samples in Patna 0

FSSAI Flags Dabur Dabur Health Claims, Orders Audit of 27 Product Lines 0

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