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- May 28, 2026
Food Manifest Significant Update Students at Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) in New Delhi have raised serious concerns about food safety in the hostel mess. They report repeated instances of meals containing insects and larvae, pointing to poor hygiene and unsafe food handling practices. Many students say they realised the contamination only after eating, and some have
READ MOREKey Update The Food Safety and Quality Centre (FSQC) in Oman has issued a final reminder and set April 22, 2026, as the enforcement date for mandatory certification requirements on selected food imports. Under the revised rules, Oman will allow bottled drinking water, farmed fish, and canned fish only when the producing facilities obtain certification
READ MOREFermented foods play an essential role in everyday diets across India, offering flavour, easy digestibility, and nutritional benefits. People commonly consume staples like idli, dosa, and traditional dishes such as pakhala bhat, considering them safe and wholesome. However, as summer sets in, rising temperatures and humidity begin to affect their safety. These conditions speed up
READ MOREKey Update Food safety officials in Hyderabad seized ₹7.78 lakh worth of milk and ghee during a special enforcement drive conducted across Telangana, highlighting ongoing concerns around dairy safety and compliance. Officials carried out 71 inspections across multiple districts and collected 91 samples for further analysis. The drive aimed to identify unsafe practices and ensure
READ MORESignifiant Update Gujarat reported a major food poisoning outbreak after a wedding feast in Abhlod village, Dahod district, leaving over 400 guests ill, raising serious concerns about food safety at large gatherings. Mass Illness After Wedding Feast Nearly 1,000 guests attended the event and consumed dishes such as paneer curry and mango juice. Within hours,
READ MORESignificant Update A BigBasket warehouse in Hyderabad has come under scrutiny after food safety officials uncovered multiple violations during a recent inspection. The Flying Squad of the Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana, carried out the inspection on April 18, 2026, at the facility operated by M/s Supermarket Grocery Stores Supplies Pvt Ltd. Officials described the
READ MOREKey Update Four members of a family in Kozhikode were hospitalised after developing symptoms of suspected food poisoning following a home-cooked meal containing spinach. The incident has raised concerns over food safety practices in household food preparation. Family Falls Ill After Home-Cooked Meal According to reports, the incident occurred at Harisree Nilayam in Ambalammukku, Thamarassery,
READ MOREKey Update Students at a Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) Urdu school in Kharalwadi in Pune in Maharashtra, were reportedly served a mid-day meal containing insects on Saturday morning, prompting an official inquiry. The incident came to light around 9.50 am when students noticed insects in their breakfast and immediately alerted teachers. Staff later documented
READ MOREKey Update Authorities in Austria have urged the public to remain vigilant after a jar of HiPP baby food tested positive for rat poison, raising serious safety concerns. The incident came to light when a customer in Burgenland reported a contaminated jar of carrot and potato purée. The customer noticed the issue before feeding the product
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