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9-Year-Old Dies, 15 Hospitalized in Suspected Food Poisoning in Chhattisgarh 0
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- February 17, 2025
Report A 9-year-old girl died, and 15 others, mostly children, are receiving treatment for suspected food poisoning in Kondagaon, Chhattisgarh. The victims ate chicken and paneer at a family function in Hangwa village on Wednesday. Health officials quickly responded after reports of severe vomiting and dysentery surfaced. They transferred the affected individuals to the Kondagaon
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Government Strengthens Efforts to Monitor Pesticide Residues in Food 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- February 17, 2025
Report Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, has called for a nationwide strategy to enhance the monitoring of pesticide residues in food. While addressing the National Stakeholder Consultation on Challenges in Monitoring Pesticide Residues in Food Commodities, organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Jadhav
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Protein Deficiency in Rural India Despite Availability 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 17, 2025
Report A recent study by researchers from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and the Center for Economic and Social Studies (CESS) has uncovered a surprising trend. Many rural Indians suffer from protein deficiency despite producing sufficient protein-rich food or having the financial means
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Saudi Arabia Ban Wooden Cutting Tools in Central Kitchens 0

Report The Ministry of Municipalities in Saudi Arabia has proposed new regulations for central kitchens that supply restaurants and households. The draft rules ban using wooden boards and knives with wooden handles for cutting meat, poultry, and fish, instead requiring food-safe materials like plastic for easier cleaning. Designated Food Preparation Areas According to the draft,

Are Nitrosamines hiding in our Food?0

Nitrosamines are chemical compounds that pose serious health risks, including carcinogenic (cancer-causing) and mutagenic (DNA-damaging) effects. These compounds are not deliberately added to food but form during food processing, cooking, or preservation, particularly under high heat or acidic conditions. Nitrosamines typically form when nitrites, used as preservatives, react with naturally occurring amines in foods. This

Bombay HC Dismisses Case Against Nestlé India Over Maggi Noodles 0

Report On February 7, 2025, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court dismissed a criminal case against Nestlé India Limited officials related to Maggi instant noodles. The Food Safety Officer had filed the case on April 4, 2016, and brought it before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate in Nagpur. Justice Urmila Joshi Phalke’s panel

WHO Advocates Lower-Sodium Salt Substitutes to Combat Hypertension 0

Report World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced guidelines urging the global adoption of lower-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS) to reduce hypertension and cardiovascular risks. These LSSS products replace a significant portion of sodium chloride with potassium chloride, providing the dual benefit of reducing sodium intake while increasing potassium consumption. Why Reducing Sodium Matters Excess sodium is

Instahot Foods Faces Food Safety Violations, IndiGo Takes Action 0

Report On February 12, 2025, food safety authorities inspected Instahot Foods Pvt. Ltd. in IDA Patancheru, Hyderabad. The company, an exporter and supplier for IndiGo Airlines, faced multiple violations of food safety regulations. Cockroach Infestation and Expired Products During the inspection at Instahot Foods, the task force found a cockroach infestation in the cooking and

Phthalates in Food: A Hidden Health Hazard 0

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February 14, 2025

Phthalates, a group of synthetic chemicals used to increase the flexibility of plastics, have become a growing concern in food safety. These endocrine-disrupting compounds can leach into food from packaging, processing equipment, and even contaminated water. Studies have linked phthalate exposure to various health risks, including hormonal imbalances, reproductive issues, and developmental disorders. Despite regulations

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9-Year-Old Dies, 15 Hospitalized in Suspected Food Poisoning in Chhattisgarh 0

Government Strengthens Efforts to Monitor Pesticide Residues in Food 0

Protein Deficiency in Rural India Despite Availability 0

Saudi Arabia Ban Wooden Cutting Tools in Central Kitchens 0

Are Nitrosamines hiding in our Food?0

Bombay HC Dismisses Case Against Nestlé India Over Maggi Noodles 0

WHO Advocates Lower-Sodium Salt Substitutes to Combat Hypertension 0

Instahot Foods Faces Food Safety Violations, IndiGo Takes Action 0

Phthalates in Food: A Hidden Health Hazard 0

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