Hormone-Injected Fish Spark Food Safety Outrage After Viral Video
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- July 9, 2025
Recent Outbreak at a Shawarma Outlet Kerala reported a fresh case of food poisoning at Istanbul Shawarma, located on Attakulangara-Mankad Road in Thiruvananthapuram. Several people who ate there reported symptoms of illness. Around 30 people developed symptoms after eating shawarma on Saturday. All were treated at local hospitals and discharged shortly after. The Food Safety
READ MOREReport The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has exposed critical delays and failures in Tamil Nadu food safety enforcement, warning that systemic lapses in Food Analysis Laboratories (FALs) threaten public health. 88% of Food Test Reports Delayed Between 2020 and 2023, six FALs—located in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Palayamkottai, Salem, and Thanjavur—tested 62,170 samples.
READ MOREEating too much ultra-processed food (UPF) may increase your risk of dying early, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Researchers from Brazil and other countries studied data from eight nations, including the UK and the US, and found a strong link between UPF and premature death. What Are Ultra-Processed
READ MOREReport Uttar Pradesh is stepping up its food fortification efforts by launching a pilot project to distribute fortified wheat flour through the Public Distribution System (PDS). The initiative was announced at the 19th State Connect Programme held in Lucknow, jointly organised by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), UP State FDA, and
READ MOREOverview Despite health warnings, children continue to buy junk food from nearby shops and sometimes even from school canteens in Hyderabad. This unchecked access fuels rising obesity, poor nutrition, and health problems from a young age. Guidelines Exist, But Not Enforced In 2020, FSSAI issued guidelines discouraging the sale of HFSS (high-fat, salt, and sugar)
READ MORESummer gives the perfect excuse to sip on a refreshing glass of fruit juice. From cooling mangoes to sweet watermelons, fresh juices are a favourite treat for many. At local stalls, you’ll often find colourful juices being served in glasses filled with ice, tempting you to stop and enjoy. But with rising demand during the
READ MOREReport The authorities in Kozhikode have reassured the public, stating that the recent Kollam incident, where food prepared with recycled oil mixed with plastic covers, poses no cause for concern. The district collects 10,000 litres of used cooking oil every month and repurposes it into biodiesel. Investigation of Previous Incidents Authorities also addressed a similar
READ MOREThe Food Safety Department in Tamil Nadu’s Erode District has launched several proactive measures to ensure the public has access to safe food. These include awareness campaigns, enhanced food safety inspections, quality checks, and efforts to repurpose used cooking oil into biodiesel. The department has also cracked down on the sale of banned tobacco products
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