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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

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

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

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.

Cockroach in Chutney Triggers Protest at Delhi University Hostel 0

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

Madurai Raids Expose Illegal Gutka Sales Across 11 Shops 0

Key Update Food safety department officials, along with the police, sealed 11 shops in Madurai for allegedly selling banned tobacco products during inspections conducted between May 11 and 17. Authorities inspected 2,106 shops as part of the enforcement drive and found 11 outlets violating the ban on products such as gutka and pan masala. Over

Rotten Eggs, Pests and Expired Food Found in Telangana Safety Raids 0

Key Update Food safety authorities in Telangana intensified inspections across eateries, bakeries and food manufacturing units, uncovering multiple hygiene and food safety violations that raised serious public health concerns. As part of the statewide enforcement drive, officials inspected establishments, including Urban Monk Fine Baking and Cyber Pearl Brewing Pvt. Ltd. (Meld House) on Nagole Main

Punjab FDA Launches Paneer Crackdown, Collects 211 Samples Across State 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 21, 2026
Key Update The Punjab Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) collected 211 paneer samples during a two-day statewide enforcement drive aimed at detecting adulteration and strengthening food safety standards. Officials carried out the inspections on Monday and Tuesday across dairies, processing units, and retail outlets in both urban and rural areas. Samples Sent for Laboratory Testing
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McDonald’s Soft-Serve Flags High Coliform Levels 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 21, 2026
Significant Update Indian consumer awareness and laboratory-testing YouTube channel Trustified recently released a video titled “McDonald’s Ice Cream EXPOSED? Lab Test Found Dangerous Bacteria! The channel, known for independently testing health supplements and food products through NABL-accredited laboratories, shifted its focus to fast food this time. Trustified purchased samples of McDonald’s soft-serve products, including the
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Fatty Liver? Summer Food Poisoning Can Hit Harder 0
- General, Health & Wellness
- May 20, 2026
Overview Food poisoning cases usually rise during summer as high temperatures create ideal conditions for bacteria and other harmful microbes to grow in food. In India, food poisoning has become a major public health concern, with several outbreaks reported every week. While foodborne illnesses can affect anyone, they can become more serious for people living
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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

Madurai Raids Expose Illegal Gutka Sales Across 11 Shops 0

Rotten Eggs, Pests and Expired Food Found in Telangana Safety Raids 0

Punjab FDA Launches Paneer Crackdown, Collects 211 Samples Across State 0

McDonald’s Soft-Serve Flags High Coliform Levels 0

Fatty Liver? Summer Food Poisoning Can Hit Harder 0

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