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Milk Parlours Under Scanner: Surprise Inspections Expose Adulteration in Tirupati 0

Key Update In a coordinated effort to curb adulteration and safeguard public health, District Food Safety officials joined hands with consumer protection groups to conduct surprise inspections at several milk parlours in Tirupati on Wednesday. The enforcement drive aimed to check the quality of milk and dairy products being sold to consumers. District Food Safety

Tetrodotoxin in Focus After Vizhinjam Seafood Illnesses 0

Key Update Food safety officials and doctors investigating the seafood-related illnesses in Vizhinjam now suspect tetrodotoxin (TTX) as the possible cause. TTX is a naturally occurring and highly potent marine neurotoxin. Investigators identified fish roe as the common factor among those who fell ill. Every hospitalised patient had consumed the roe, while others at the

Heated in Plastic: Why This Debate Is Bigger Than One Viral Video 0

The recent controversy over food served on Vande Bharat Express and Rajdhani Express has opened up a serious food safety discussion. A passenger alleged that rotis and kachoris were served piping hot while still sealed inside a plastic packet that did not mention microwave safety. A staff member reportedly confirmed that the food was heated

Horlicks Included in Odisha’s 29-District Adulteration Data 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- February 26, 2026
Significant Update The food safety system in Odisha has come under sharp focus after Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling informed the Assembly that officials detected food adulteration across 29 districts. The Health Department has listed several commonly consumed items as adulterated, including staples such as rice, flour, edible oils, spices, and biscuits. Officials also found issues
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Ethylene Glycol Leak Suspected in East Godavari Milk Contamination Case 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 25, 2026
Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has preliminarily concluded that ethylene glycol leakage caused the milk consumed by residents in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, to become contaminated. The incident has reportedly led to cases of acute renal failure and anuria. During an inspection at Varalakshmi Dairy in Narsapuram village, Korukonda
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India Hit as Saudi Arabia Suspends Poultry, Egg Imports Amid Avian Flu Fears 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 25, 2026
Key Update Saudi Arabia has banned poultry meat and table egg imports from 40 countries, including India, citing rising concerns over highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu). The move could disrupt segments of the global poultry trade, particularly for exporters dependent on the Saudi market. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) announced the measure
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Festive Vigil: Expired Dates and Adulterated Khoya Seized in UP 0

Key Development Food safety authorities have stepped up inspections across Uttar Pradesh as demand rises during Ramadan and the upcoming Holi season. Recent raids in Kanpur and Meerut uncovered expired, adulterated, and misbranded food stocks allegedly meant for sale. Kanpur: Expired and Adulterated Goods Seized In Kanpur, officials carried out coordinated raids across multiple locations.

FSSAI Launches Holi Anti-Adulteration Drive 0

Key Update Ahead of Holi, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a nationwide “Holi Anti-Adulteration Drive” to ensure the safety and quality of foods commonly consumed during celebrations. The drive targets sweets, milk and milk products such as khoya, paneer, and ghee, edible oils, and other festive essentials. Authorities are

Noida Food Raids: 100 kg Sweets Destroyed, Expired Oils Seized Ahead of Holi 0

Key Update Food safety teams in Noida destroyed around 100 kg of rasgullas at Samyak Mithaiwala in Sector 62 after they found the sweets stored in unhygienic conditions during a pre-Holi drive in GB Nagar. Assistant Commissioner (Food) Sarvesh Kumar said the rasgullas were polluted and infested with mosquitoes. Officials collected one sample for laboratory testing and

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Milk Parlours Under Scanner: Surprise Inspections Expose Adulteration in Tirupati 0

Tetrodotoxin in Focus After Vizhinjam Seafood Illnesses 0

Heated in Plastic: Why This Debate Is Bigger Than One Viral Video 0

Horlicks Included in Odisha’s 29-District Adulteration Data 0

Ethylene Glycol Leak Suspected in East Godavari Milk Contamination Case 0

India Hit as Saudi Arabia Suspends Poultry, Egg Imports Amid Avian Flu Fears 0

Festive Vigil: Expired Dates and Adulterated Khoya Seized in UP 0

FSSAI Launches Holi Anti-Adulteration Drive 0

Noida Food Raids: 100 kg Sweets Destroyed, Expired Oils Seized Ahead of Holi 0

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