Maharashtra Issues SOP to Tackle Mid-Day Meal Food Poisoning
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READ MOREReport Weeks after discovering synthetic dyes and cancer-causing agents in tamarind sauces and chutneys served with panipuri, Karnataka officials from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) are now investigating another popular street food — golgappa — for potential contamination. Sample Collection Across Karnataka FSSAI officials have collected nearly 150 samples from various
READ MOREReport A video showing live worms crawling on a pizza from a restaurant in Madhya Pradesh has caused outrage and raised serious concerns about food safety and hygiene, with many calling for stricter regulations. Disturbing Footage Surfaces Online In a shocking incident, a disturbing video has emerged, allegedly showing live worms wriggling on top of
READ MOREReport The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged all quick commerce and e-commerce platforms to adhere to food safety regulations during a meeting held on November 12. Immediate Compliance or Penalties As per reports, FSSAI directed the platforms to comply immediately with these regulations or face penalties. The food safety authority
READ MOREReport The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has awarded the “Eat Right Station” certification to ten railway stations in the Pune division. This certification is part of the larger Eat Right India campaign, which FSSAI leads to ensure food safety and cleanliness in public spaces, particularly at railway stations. Promoting Safe and
READ MOREFood additives are the secret ingredients behind your favourite snacks, drinks, and packaged foods. These powerful substances are added with purpose—whether to extend shelf life, boost flavour, or perfect texture and colour. While many additives are modern-day innovations designed for mass production, some have stood the test of time. From ancient salt-curing techniques to today’s
READ MOREFood Safety Inspections at CCMB Canteen Food safety inspectors recently examined the CCMB (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology) canteen in Hyderabad. On November 8, 2024, the task force arrived at the site and immediately identified multiple violations. Inspectors found that the canteen operates without an FSSAI license and lacked medical fitness certificates, FoSTaC training
READ MOREReport Students from Digital University Kerala (DUK), Trivandrum, Kerala protested at their hostel after discovering a dead lizard in their meal on Sunday. The lizard was found in the pickle served in the hostel dining area. The contractor responsible for providing meals to over 200 students has faced repeated allegations of food contamination. In response,
READ MOREOverview The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in Karnataka has flagged 31 snack items from Kerala as unsafe after testing revealed harmful substances, including carcinogens. Snacks such as chakli, nippattu, chips, and murukku contained excessive artificial colourants and other dangerous additives. Unsafe Snacks Identified FSSAI tested 140 food samples entering Karnataka from
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