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Buldhana District Faces Severe Hair Loss Outbreak Linked to Toxic Wheat 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 8, 2025
Report Residents of Maharashtra’s Buldhana district have been struck by a sudden and severe hair loss outbreak, leaving health authorities and experts searching for answers. A recent investigation by Padma Shri Dr Himmatrao Bawaskar suggests toxic wheat contaminated with high levels of selenium as the potential cause. His month-long study revealed that wheat distributed through
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Tartrazine Found in Fried Green Peas by Karnataka FDA 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 7, 2025
Report Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drugs Administration (FDA) detected Tartrazine, a banned dye, in 64 of 114 fried green peas samples. In a March 3 report to the Chief Minister’s Office, FDA Commissioner Srinivas K confirmed that 96 samples had been tested, with 32 found safe. The remaining samples are still under analysis. Artificial Dyes
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Health Officials Urge Schools to Boost Safety Amid Heat 0
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- March 7, 2025
Report As temperatures rise, the district health and family welfare department convened a meeting on Tuesday at the Govt Lady Goschen Hospital auditorium at Mangaluru to discuss summer safety protocols for educational institutions. Representatives from medical and nursing colleges, public instruction and pre-university education departments, degree and technical engineering colleges, and the social welfare department
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Adulterated Paneer Sparks Food Safety Crisis in Gujarat 0

Report Gujarat authorities have intensified their crackdown on food adulteration, uncovering alarming violations in paneer production. Inspections by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and Gujarat’s Food and Drugs Control Authority (FDCA) exposed eateries and factories using industrial chemicals and fat substitutes to produce low-quality dairy. In six months, AMC seized 1,500 kg of adulterated paneer

BPA in Food Packaging: Risks, Limits & How to Reduce Exposure 0

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used to make plastics and resins, commonly found in everyday items like food containers, beverage cans, and some kitchenware. While it plays a key role in creating durable, long-lasting products, BPA has raised concerns because it can leach into the food and drinks we consume. BPA is classified as

45 Inmates Hospitalized in Mangaluru Jail for Suspected Food Poisoning 0

Report On Wednesday, 45 undertrials from Mangaluru jail were hospitalized after they showed symptoms of suspected food poisoning. The inmates began experiencing severe stomach pain, vomiting, and other discomforts shortly after eating lunch. Some inmates fainted and doctors transferred them to Wenlock Hospital for treatment. Cause of Illness Under Investigation The affected inmates consumed a

Study Reveals Health Issues Among Food Handlers in Kozhikode 0

Report Recently, a study was conducted on 2,000 food handlers in Kozhikode district, Kerala, revealing significant workplace health issues, such as typhoid, skin infections, jaundice, cuts, and burns. The study was part of the Sanitation and Fitness Evaluation (SAFE) initiative, led by the Department of Community Medicine at KMCT Medical College, Mukkom, in collaboration with

FSSAI Orders Action on Plastic Sheets in Idli Preparation in Karnataka 0

Report On Saturday, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) instructed the Karnataka government to provide a report on using plastic sheets to prepare idli at certain food establishments. This directive comes after reports surfaced about restaurants in Karnataka using plastic sheets during the idli steaming process. Food Safety Concerns Over Plastic Leaching

How Heavy Metals End Up in Our Food 0

Ever wondered if the food on your plate is completely safe? While we often worry about pesticides and preservatives, heavy metals like arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium pose an even greater hidden risk. These toxic metals enter our food through polluted water, soil, and air, making their way into rice, fish, vegetables, spices, and even

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Buldhana District Faces Severe Hair Loss Outbreak Linked to Toxic Wheat 0

Tartrazine Found in Fried Green Peas by Karnataka FDA 0

Health Officials Urge Schools to Boost Safety Amid Heat 0

Adulterated Paneer Sparks Food Safety Crisis in Gujarat 0

BPA in Food Packaging: Risks, Limits & How to Reduce Exposure 0

45 Inmates Hospitalized in Mangaluru Jail for Suspected Food Poisoning 0

Study Reveals Health Issues Among Food Handlers in Kozhikode 0

FSSAI Orders Action on Plastic Sheets in Idli Preparation in Karnataka 0

How Heavy Metals End Up in Our Food 0

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