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Watermelon, Noodles Trigger Food Poisoning Scare in Gorakhpur Family 0

key Update A suspected food poisoning incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur hospitalised at least nine members of the same family after they allegedly consumed watermelon and noodles at their home in Malav village under the Belipar police station area. The incident reportedly occurred on May 14. Soon after eating, family members, including children and elderly

Ahmedabad Cracks Down on Fake Paneer, Seizes 1,415 kg of Analogue Paneer 0

Key Update The health department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has intensified its crackdown on the sale of “analogue paneer” after discovering that several restaurants and hotels in Ahmedabad were serving it as regular milk paneer. Over the past three months, officials seized 1,415 kg of suspected analogue paneer during inspections across the city.

Vrindavan Crackdown: 200 kg Pedas Seized in Food Safety Drive 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department has intensified enforcement near the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, to ensure safe food for devotees during the ongoing ‘Purushottam Mas’ or ‘Adhikmas’ (a holy month in the Hindu Calendar). Acting on directions from the District Magistrate and under the supervision of the Chief

FSSAI Plans Nationwide Food Surveillance System 0

Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is planning a centralised food surveillance system to strengthen food safety monitoring, improve traceability, and speed up regulatory action across the country. Under the proposed framework, FSSAI will bring surveillance sampling under a national mechanism and appoint neutral third-party agencies through a bidding process

Ranchi Deploys Mobile Food Labs Against Unsafe Street Food 0

Key Update Ranchi’s food safety wing will launch a special inspection drive targeting roadside eateries and street food stalls across the city using mobile food labs or testing laboratory vans. Officials said the campaign will focus on contaminated water, stale ingredients, uncovered food, and unsafe storage practices that commonly trigger food-borne illnesses during the summer

Fake ‘Bisleri’-Style Water Bottles Seized From Train in UP 0

Key UPdate Railway authorities at Sultanpur station in Uttar Pradesh seized 12 crates of unauthorised packaged drinking water from coach number 12237 of the Begampura Express after receiving a tip-off about suspicious supplies onboard. The Lucknow Division of Northern Railway shared the update on its official X handle on May 18, 2026, stating that officials

BPNI Flags Safety Risks in Powdered Infant Formula, Urges Stronger Rules 0
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- May 22, 2026
Key Update The Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India (BPNI) on Thursday urged the Centre to strengthen safety regulations for powdered infant formula after global recalls linked to harmful bacterial contamination and toxins. Marking World Breastfeeding Protection Day, the organisation asked the Union Health Ministry and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to
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Chennai Study Warns RO System Alone May Not Ensure Safe Water 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 22, 2026
Significant Update Installing a reverse osmosis (RO) system at home does not automatically ensure safe drinking water, a recent Chennai study has found. While RO technology can remove microbes effectively under ideal conditions, researchers detected microbial contamination in several household RO units in Chennai, pointing to poor maintenance and delayed filter replacement as major concerns.
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Cockroach in Chutney Triggers Protest at Delhi University Hostel 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 22, 2026
Significant Update Students at Delhi University’s South Campus staged protests after a student reportedly found a cockroach in chutney served at the boys’ hostel mess. The incident took place during Tuesday’s breakfast service, where chutney accompanied uttapam. A first-year MA History student from Bihar noticed the insect while collecting food from the counter and immediately
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Watermelon, Noodles Trigger Food Poisoning Scare in Gorakhpur Family 0

Ahmedabad Cracks Down on Fake Paneer, Seizes 1,415 kg of Analogue Paneer 0

Vrindavan Crackdown: 200 kg Pedas Seized in Food Safety Drive 0

FSSAI Plans Nationwide Food Surveillance System 0

Ranchi Deploys Mobile Food Labs Against Unsafe Street Food 0

Fake ‘Bisleri’-Style Water Bottles Seized From Train in UP 0

BPNI Flags Safety Risks in Powdered Infant Formula, Urges Stronger Rules 0

Chennai Study Warns RO System Alone May Not Ensure Safe Water 0

Cockroach in Chutney Triggers Protest at Delhi University Hostel 0

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