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Watermelon Turns Fatal: Rat Poison Detected in Mumbai Family Death Case 0

May 13, 2026

Key Update A shocking twist has emerged in the deaths of a family of four in Mumbai after forensic investigators confirmed that the victims did not die from ordinary food poisoning. Investigators found traces of zinc phosphide, a highly toxic chemical commonly used in rat poison, in both the victims’ bodies and the watermelon they

SEHAT Mission: India’s Push for More Nutritious Food 0

ICMR and ICAR Launch Joint Initiative India has launched the SEHAT Mission (Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation), a joint initiative by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), to tackle nutrient deficiencies through healthier and scientifically improved food crops. Launched in New Delhi on May

Cut the Oil, Not the Taste: Why India’s Kitchens Need a Health Reset 0

Overview Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce cooking oil consumption has sparked discussions across the country. While many viewed the message through an economic lens, health experts say it also highlights a growing food and lifestyle concern in Indian households. India imported nearly $19.5 billion worth of vegetable oils in 2025–26, but the issue

Watermelon Tragedy Strikes Again: Teen Dies, Three Children Fall Ill in Chhattisgarh 0
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- May 12, 2026
Key Update A 15-year-old boy died, and three other children fell ill after allegedly consuming watermelon in Chhattisgarh’s Janjgir-Champa district. The incident comes weeks after four members of a family died in a suspected watermelon-linked case in Mumbai. The children had travelled to their maternal uncle’s house in Ghurkot village after attending a wedding. According
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Punjab FDA Collects 200 Milk Samples in Statewide Drive 0
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- May 12, 2026
Key Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Punjab conducted a two-day statewide milk sampling drive on Wednesday and Thursday as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen food safety enforcement and curb milk adulteration. Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh said officials set up early morning checkpoints across the state and collected around 200
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Woman Claims ‘Chemical-Free’ Mangoes Worth ₹1,800 Turned Tasteless Inside 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 12, 2026
Significant Update A social media post about allegedly poor-quality “chemical-free” mangoes has sparked discussions online about food quality, artificial ripening, and misleading marketing claims during the summer fruit season. The incident came to light after a woman shared her experience of purchasing 10 kg of mangoes for ₹1,800 from a vendor who claimed the fruits
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Summer Drinks Sales Rise in Madurai Amid Hygiene Concerns 0

Significant Update After a brief slowdown caused by unseasonal rain, sales of summer drinks such as tender coconuts, ice apples, and fresh fruit juices have picked up again across Madurai. With temperatures hovering between 34°C and 35°C, roadside refreshment stalls are witnessing increased footfall once again. However, residents have raised concerns over hygiene and food

FSSAI Seizes 15,000 Kg Suspected Adulterated Honey in UP 0

Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) seized around 15,000 kilograms of suspected adulterated honey during a major enforcement drive in Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh. Officials estimated the value of the seized stock at nearly ₹22 lakh. Food safety officers carried out the raid as part of ongoing efforts to curb

Wedding Sweet Turns Sour: Over 100 Fall Ill After Feast in Rajasthan 0

Key Update More than 100 people, including several children, fell ill after consuming sweets served at a wedding function in Kotputli-Behror district in Rajasthan on Friday. The incident took place in Dhani Gaskan village in the Viratnagar area, where villagers started experiencing vomiting, stomach pain, and discomfort shortly after eating the sweets, rasmalai, distributed during

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Watermelon Turns Fatal: Rat Poison Detected in Mumbai Family Death Case 0

SEHAT Mission: India’s Push for More Nutritious Food 0

Cut the Oil, Not the Taste: Why India’s Kitchens Need a Health Reset 0

Watermelon Tragedy Strikes Again: Teen Dies, Three Children Fall Ill in Chhattisgarh 0

Punjab FDA Collects 200 Milk Samples in Statewide Drive 0

Woman Claims ‘Chemical-Free’ Mangoes Worth ₹1,800 Turned Tasteless Inside 0

Summer Drinks Sales Rise in Madurai Amid Hygiene Concerns 0

FSSAI Seizes 15,000 Kg Suspected Adulterated Honey in UP 0

Wedding Sweet Turns Sour: Over 100 Fall Ill After Feast in Rajasthan 0

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