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- April 8, 2026
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From Shelf to Shock: Viral Video Exposes Poha Packing Concerns0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- February 19, 2026
Key Update A viral video circulating on social media has sparked fresh concerns about food safety standards in small-scale manufacturing units. The clip claims to show the inside of a poha packaging facility, revealing conditions that sharply contrast with the clean, sealed packets seen on grocery shelves. At first glance, the finished product appears no different
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Be Careful: Salad Isn’t Always Safe; Onions Demand Attention Too0
- A to Z, Event, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 19, 2026
Overview Cooking food at the correct temperature is not optional — it is essential. When you undercook food, bacteria and other microorganisms multiply quickly and turn it unsafe. Many people assume that only meat dishes pose a risk. However, even something as simple as the salad served alongside biryani can cause food poisoning. According to
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Kerala Launches High-Tech Residue Testing Unit for Animal Foods in Palode0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Health & Wellness, News
- February 18, 2026
Key Development The State Institute for Animal Diseases (SIAD) in Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, has set up a new Toxicology Laboratory Complex and Toxin Residue Analysis Unit to strengthen food safety and animal health surveillance in Kerala. Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development J. Chinchu Rani will inaugurate the facility, established with ₹4.5 crore under the
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Haldiram’s Attapur Outlet Faces Expiry, Adulteration Allegations; Probe Underway0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Health & Wellness, News
- February 18, 2026
Key Development Food safety concerns have surfaced after customers filed complaints against a Haldiram’s outlet in Attapur, Hyderabad, alleging that the store sold expired and improperly labelled sweets and packaged food items. Visitors claimed several products lacked mandatory details such as manufacturing dates and expiry information, raising concerns about transparency, shelf life, and compliance with
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Seafood Hub Under Scrutiny: Vizhinjam Deaths Expose Food Safety Lapses0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 18, 2026
Key Development The recent deaths linked to a hotel in Vizhinjam have brought serious lapses in food safety enforcement to light. The Food Safety Department, which must ensure hygienic food service and regular monitoring, has not deployed adequate staff to conduct routine inspections. In several constituencies, a single food safety officer oversees all food establishments.
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15-Second Health Ads May Cut Junk Food Cravings, Study Finds0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 18, 2026
Key Development A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Western Australia has found that short advertisements promoting healthy eating can reduce cravings for junk food — and in some cases, a 15-second message works better than a traditional 30-second commercial. Dr Ross Hollett, who led the research, examined how the length and message
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Milk Safety Drive: 12,780 Samples Fail FSSAI Tests in FY 24-250
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, News
- February 18, 2026
Key Development India’s food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has intensified its crackdown on food adulteration and milk safety drive, with a strong focus on milk and milk products. In a recent press release, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) confirmed that authorities carried out extensive enforcement and surveillance actions
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No Forced Service Charges: Diners Win Big in Billing Transparency0
Key Update Restaurants can no longer add service charges by default. In a recent move, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) declared that forcing customers to pay a service charge is an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The Delhi High Court backed the guidelines and directed restaurants to comply strictly. The
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110 Bottled Water Brands Suspended in UP After Contamination Scare0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 17, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has suspended the licences of 110 packaged drinking water brands across Uttar Pradesh after laboratory tests confirmed they failed to meet safety standards. FSDA Commissioner Roshan Jacob ordered a statewide inspection drive from Lucknow following a surge in complaints about adulterated and substandard bottled water sold
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