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Illegal PDS Rice Seizure in Mangaluru Raises Food Safety Concerns 0
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- April 17, 2026
Key Update A food inspector intercepted a pickup vehicle carrying illegally procured Public Distribution System (PDS) rice in Mangaluru, highlighting risks to food safety and traceability. Inspector Prasanna Kumar Pakkala acted on a tip-off about the unauthorised diversion of subsidised rice meant for public welfare. Lack of Traceability and Documentation Officials tracked and stopped the
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Study Flags Artificial Sweeteners: Gut & Metabolic Risks Revealed 0
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- April 17, 2026
Overview Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, acesulfame potassium, saccharin, and sucralose commonly appear on food labels of popular products. Manufacturers add them for sweetness, but growing concerns now surround their potential health effects. You’ll find them in diet sodas, low-sugar foods, snacks, and even chewing gums. While many assume these ingredients have zero calories and no
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Coca-Cola Fined ₹2 Lakh in Jaisalmer Over Contaminated Maaza Bottle 0
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- April 16, 2026
Significant Update The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, imposed a ₹2 lakh penalty on Coca-Cola after it found a plastic piece inside a sealed Maaza bottle. It also directed the company to pay ₹50,000 to the complainant as compensation for mental distress and legal expenses. Tushar Purohit, a resident of Dhibba
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From Fried Snacks to Millets: Karnataka Revamps Meeting Menus 0

Key Update The Karnataka government has issued a nutrition advisory defining what departments should serve at official meetings and events, while restricting commonly served items such as fried snacks, milk-based tea and coffee. Issued on April 13, the order aims to promote healthier eating habits in government workplaces, noting that current food practices often fall

FSSAI Steps Up Surveillance; Over 1.6 Lakh Food Samples Tested 0

Significnt Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has directed States to intensify surveillance and inspections to strengthen food safety enforcement across the country. State food safety departments carried out nearly 3.97 lakh inspections in FY26 across various food categories as part of ongoing enforcement drives. Between April and December, officials analysed around

Odisha School Food Poisoning: 1 Dead, 100+ Students Fall Ill; Probe Underway 0

Key Update More than 100 students fell ill, and a Class 5 student died after consuming a meal at a government-run tribal residential school in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district. Following the incident, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi ordered a probe, while Revenue Divisional Commissioner Sudhanshu Samal launched an inquiry. Students Fall Ill After Consuming Suspected Contaminated

Faster Food Imports: FSSAI Revamps Clearance Process 0

Key Update The FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) has streamlined its import clearance process to reduce delays at ports and improve the quality of food reaching consumers. The revised system aims to make procedures faster and more efficient while maintaining strict food safety standards. The authority has introduced key changes to make

Kannur Temple Feast Tragedy: 1 Dead, 300+ Ill After Festival Meal 0

Key Update An elderly man died in Mattannur, Kannur, after consuming a temple festival feast, while over 300 others fell ill. Vijayan (70) from Poovathumkandi, Peravoor, died yesterday morning while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kannur. The incident traces back to April 6, when more than 300 people consumed food served at the

Pune FDA Busts Adulterated Mango Pulp Racket, 3.8 Tonnes Seized 0

Key Update The Pune Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pune, seized over 3,800 kg of adulterated mango pulp during raids in Maval and Khed talukas. Acting on specific inputs, FDA officials inspected a manufacturing unit in Maval and found it producing mango pulp using unauthorised food colours and adulterants. The team collected six samples—including mango

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Illegal PDS Rice Seizure in Mangaluru Raises Food Safety Concerns 0

Study Flags Artificial Sweeteners: Gut & Metabolic Risks Revealed 0

Coca-Cola Fined ₹2 Lakh in Jaisalmer Over Contaminated Maaza Bottle 0

From Fried Snacks to Millets: Karnataka Revamps Meeting Menus 0

FSSAI Steps Up Surveillance; Over 1.6 Lakh Food Samples Tested 0

Odisha School Food Poisoning: 1 Dead, 100+ Students Fall Ill; Probe Underway 0

Faster Food Imports: FSSAI Revamps Clearance Process 0

Kannur Temple Feast Tragedy: 1 Dead, 300+ Ill After Festival Meal 0

Pune FDA Busts Adulterated Mango Pulp Racket, 3.8 Tonnes Seized 0

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