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Drug-Resistant E. coli Found in Kerala Retail Chicken: Study Raises Alarm 0

Key Update A new study has raised serious food safety concerns in Kerala after detecting Escherichia coli (E. coli) in 54.17% of retail chicken samples tested across the state. Researchers analysed 600 samples collected between 2019 and 2023 from Kozhikode, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Kollam and Pathanamthitta. The findings point to widespread bacterial contamination in

Why Milk Is Suddenly at the Centre of a Food Safety Debate 0

Milk — one of the most basic and daily foods in Indian homes — is now under the spotlight. Viral lab claims and recent police raids have made many people question how safe their everyday milk really is. The debate started after an independent testing platform released a video claiming that some pouch milk samples

Snake Found on Pani Puri Cart in Virar, Sparks Food Safety Concerns 0

Key Update Pani puri, one of India’s most beloved and affordable street foods, appeals to people of all age groups. However, repeated concerns about hygiene and food safety continue to trouble consumers, especially as disturbing videos of unhygienic practices circulate on social media. In a shocking incident in Virar in Palghar in Maharashtra, locals allegedly

US FDA Reassesses Cancer-Linked Additive BHA in Food Products 0

Key Update US federal health officials announced on Tuesday (February 11) that they will reassess the safety of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), a preservative used in foods such as potato chips, breakfast cereals, frozen meals, and meat products. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new request for information on BHA and began a

101 Kg Stale Food Seized in Joint Food Safety Raids Across Guntur 0

Key Update Food safety and legal metrology authorities conducted joint inspections at 16 eateries within the Guntur Municipal Corporation limits in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday and seized 101 kg of stale food. Ten joint teams inspected 12 restaurants, two sweet shops and two bakeries, including Gonguru Restaurant, Bismillah, Mayura, Swagat Delight, 99 Biryani, Al Kabir,

High TPC Levels Found in Frying Oil at Jaipur McDonald’s 0

Key Update Food safety officers from the Rajasthan health department detected excessive levels of total polar compounds (TPC) in cooking oil during a surprise inspection at a McDonald’s outlet in Gaurav Tower in Jaipur on Monday. Officials stated that the maximum permissible TPC limit for cooking oil is 25%. However, the oil used for non-vegetarian

Supreme Court Pushes FSSAI on Front-of-Pack Warning Labels 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 11, 2026
Key Update On Tuesday, February 10, the Supreme Court of India urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to actively consider introducing front-of-package warning labels on packaged food products. The court raised concerns about high levels of sugar, saturated fats, and sodium in processed foods. While hearing a public interest litigation (PIL)
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Kollam Tops National ‘Eat Right Challenge’ for Third Consecutive Year 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 10, 2026
Key Update Kollam district has secured first place in the fourth phase of the national-level ‘Eat Right Challenge’ for 2024–25, winning the Food Safety Award for the third consecutive time. The district earned the top ranking for its strong and consistent implementation of food safety initiatives. Authorities carried out food safety registration and licensing drives,
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FSSAI Extends Deadline for Meat Sausage Standards 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- February 10, 2026
Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has granted a three-month extension to food business operators (FBOs) to comply with the revised manufacturing standards for meat sausage, offering temporary relief to the meat processing industry. Revised Norms Deferred to May 1, 2026 FSSAI introduced the updated standards under the Food Safety
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Drug-Resistant E. coli Found in Kerala Retail Chicken: Study Raises Alarm 0

Why Milk Is Suddenly at the Centre of a Food Safety Debate 0

Snake Found on Pani Puri Cart in Virar, Sparks Food Safety Concerns 0

US FDA Reassesses Cancer-Linked Additive BHA in Food Products 0

101 Kg Stale Food Seized in Joint Food Safety Raids Across Guntur 0

High TPC Levels Found in Frying Oil at Jaipur McDonald’s 0

Supreme Court Pushes FSSAI on Front-of-Pack Warning Labels 0

Kollam Tops National ‘Eat Right Challenge’ for Third Consecutive Year 0

FSSAI Extends Deadline for Meat Sausage Standards 0

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