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“FSSAI Approved”? Here’s What That Label Really Means 0

Overview When a packet says “FSSAI Approved,” it often feels like a stamp of safety—as if the product has been personally checked and cleared by the regulator. But that’s not what it means. Understand What the Label Actually Shows FSSAI requires packaged foods in India to display its logo and licence number. This is a

Poisoned Sweetness: The Dark Side of Alphonso Mangoes 0

Key Update An exposé at the Vashi APMC fruit market has uncovered the artificial ripening of raw Alphonso mangoes using hazardous chemicals, raising serious concerns about consumer safety. The issue came to light after a video recorded by eyewitness Nagmani Pandey went viral. The footage shows traders openly spraying chemicals on stacks of raw mangoes

From Juice to Jaundice: The Risk Behind Every Sip 0

As temperatures rise, so does our craving for fresh, cooling drinks. From lime juice and watermelon juice to sugarcane juice and buttermilk, summer pushes people to consume more liquids throughout the day. These drinks may look refreshing and healthy—but they also come with a hidden risk that many people overlook: the safety of the water

Salmonella Scare Triggers Recall of Products Sold at Walmart and ALDI 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 5, 2026
Key Update Food safety authorities have issued a nationwide recall in the United States for at least eight products sold at Walmart and ALDI after identifying a potential Salmonella risk. The affected items include select frozen pizzas and pork rind snacks made using dry milk powder flagged as a possible source of contamination. Regulators Trace
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KFC Outlet in Kondapur Pulled Up for Unsafe Cooking Oil 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 5, 2026
Key Update Food safety officials conducted a random inspection at a KFC outlet in Rajarajeshwari Colony, Kondapur, in Hyderabad on Monday. The Food Safety Officer (FSO) team, along with officials from the Serilingampally zone of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation, conducted a check to assess compliance with food safety standards. During the inspection, the team found
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KFC Held Liable in Food Poisoning Case; ₹25,000 Compensation Ordered 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 4, 2026
Key Update The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Ludhiana, held a KFC outlet and its parent company liable in a food poisoning case. It ruled that the outlet served hazardous food and ordered ₹25,000 as compensation for deficiency in service. Complaint Filed After Sudden Illness Amarjot Singh, a resident of New Janta Nagar, Ludhiana, filed
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What Those Stickers on Fruits Actually Tell You (and What They Don’t)0

You pick up an apple or a bunch of bananas from a shop. It looks fresh, clean, and ready to eat. Then you notice a small sticker on it—just a few numbers printed neatly. Most of us peel it off without thinking twice. Some people even assume it signals quality, safety, or better farming practices.

Fake Paneer Crackdown: 1,664 Kg Seized in Aligarh 0

Key Update Food safety authorities in Uttar Pradesh seized 1,664 kilograms of suspected fake paneer worth around ₹5 lakh during an enforcement drive in Aligarh. The operation targeted the storage and quality of dairy products being supplied in the area. Officials found paneer stored in large drums under questionable hygiene conditions. The setup raised concerns

Odisha Food Scare: 58 Fall Ill, One Dead After Eating Roadside Dahi Bara 0

Key Update At least 58 people fell ill, and one elderly woman died after allegedly consuming contaminated dahi bara (a popular street snack) in Pata Pur village under Dasharathpur block in Jajpur district in Odisha, raising serious food safety concerns. Villagers consumed the snack from a roadside vendor between 8:30 am and 9:30 am on

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“FSSAI Approved”? Here’s What That Label Really Means 0

Poisoned Sweetness: The Dark Side of Alphonso Mangoes 0

From Juice to Jaundice: The Risk Behind Every Sip 0

Salmonella Scare Triggers Recall of Products Sold at Walmart and ALDI 0

KFC Outlet in Kondapur Pulled Up for Unsafe Cooking Oil 0

KFC Held Liable in Food Poisoning Case; ₹25,000 Compensation Ordered 0

What Those Stickers on Fruits Actually Tell You (and What They Don’t)0

Fake Paneer Crackdown: 1,664 Kg Seized in Aligarh 0

Odisha Food Scare: 58 Fall Ill, One Dead After Eating Roadside Dahi Bara 0

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