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  • Health Officials Urge Schools to Boost Safety Amid Heat

    Health Officials Urge Schools to Boost Safety Amid Heat0

    Report As temperatures rise, the district health and family welfare department convened a meeting on Tuesday at the Govt Lady Goschen Hospital auditorium at Mangaluru to discuss summer safety protocols for educational institutions. Representatives from medical and nursing colleges, public instruction and pre-university education departments, degree and technical engineering colleges, and the social welfare department

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  • Adulterated Paneer Sparks Food Safety Crisis in Gujarat

    Adulterated Paneer Sparks Food Safety Crisis in Gujarat0

    Report Gujarat authorities have intensified their crackdown on food adulteration, uncovering alarming violations in paneer production. Inspections by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and Gujarat’s Food and Drugs Control Authority (FDCA) exposed eateries and factories using industrial chemicals and fat substitutes to produce low-quality dairy. In six months, AMC seized 1,500 kg of adulterated paneer

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  • BPA in Food Packaging: Risks, Limits & How to Reduce Exposure

    BPA in Food Packaging: Risks, Limits & How to Reduce Exposure0

    Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used to make plastics and resins, commonly found in everyday items like food containers, beverage cans, and some kitchenware. While it plays a key role in creating durable, long-lasting products, BPA has raised concerns because it can leach into the food and drinks we consume. BPA is classified as

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  • How Heavy Metals End Up in Our Food

    How Heavy Metals End Up in Our Food0

    Ever wondered if the food on your plate is completely safe? While we often worry about pesticides and preservatives, heavy metals like arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium pose an even greater hidden risk. These toxic metals enter our food through polluted water, soil, and air, making their way into rice, fish, vegetables, spices, and even

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  • Tamil Nadu Officials Crack Down on Unsafe Idli-Making Practices

    Tamil Nadu Officials Crack Down on Unsafe Idli-Making Practices0

    Food Safety Inspection in Karungalpalayam Following reports of plastic sheets being used for steaming idlis in other states, Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration officials inspected idli-making shops in Karungalpalayam, Erode Fon Tuesday. Designated Officer J. Thanga Vignesh, along with food safety officers Selvaraj, Selvan, and Arunkumar, led the inspection, focusing on roadside shops

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  • Study Finds Blastocystis spp. in Edible Plants, Raising Food Safety Concerns

    Study Finds Blastocystis spp. in Edible Plants, Raising Food Safety Concerns0

    Report A recent study in the journal Food and Waterborne Parasitology revealed that Blastocystis spp. contaminates edible plants worldwide. Researchers analyzed data to understand how this microorganism spreads through contaminated food and water worldwide. Key Findings: High Contamination in Fruits and Leafy Greens The study, which analyzed 27 studies across 15 countries, found that 9.4%

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