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Tiruchirappalli School Mid-Day Meal: 15 Students Ill, Probe On 0

Report Fifteen students from a government school in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, allegedly fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal. A healthcare team promptly arrived at the school, examined the affected children, and administered glucose and medication. The medical team observed symptoms consistent with food poisoning, but confirmed the cause would require testing of the food

Paneer Adulteration: Safer Vegetarian Protein Alternatives 0

Paneer, a protein-rich staple in Indian diets, is now at the centre of concern, with reports suggesting it’s one of the most adulterated foods in the market. Though we couldn’t verify the claims independently, FSSAI has flagged issues such as the presence of starch, detergent, and even formalin in paneer samples. For vegetarians who rely

Chandigarh Mobile Lab Cracks Down on Watermelon Adulteration 0

Report In a proactive move to ensure food safety, the Food Safety Administration in Chandigarh recently inspected the local fruit market using its Mobile Food Testing Laboratory — a state-of-the-art facility designed for immediate on-site analysis of food samples. Food Safety Officers targeted watermelon during the visit, as they are widely consumed in the summer

Unmasking Dioxins: Hidden Toxins in Food and Their Health Risks 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- April 25, 2025
Have you ever heard of dioxins? You might not recognise the name, but these chemicals can show up in something as common as your next meal. Dioxins are harmful compounds that can sneak into the food we eat, especially animal-based products like meat, fish, and dairy. They’re not added on purpose—instead, they’re unwanted by-products of
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FSSAI Seeks Feedback on Dairy Analogue Labelling and Compliance 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 25, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released a consultation paper inviting public comments on compliance provisions for dairy analogues—products resembling dairy but made with non-milk ingredients. The move addresses concerns over misleading labelling and consumer deception. Key Highlights: Background: FSSAI aims to protect consumers from being misled by products that
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Tamil Nadu Bans Raw-Egg Mayonnaise to Prevent Salmonella Risk 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 25, 2025
Report Tamil Nadu has banned the manufacture, storage, and sale of Raw-Egg Mayonnaise, effective April 8, 2025, for one year. Authorities took this step to protect public health, as mayonnaise prepared with raw eggs is considered a high-risk food that can lead to food poisoning from harmful bacteria such as Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella enteritidis, Escherichia coli,
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U.S. Health Department Calls for Phaseout of Petroleum-Based Dyes 0

Report The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has called on companies to phase out all petroleum-based food dyes by the end of next year. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced the plan Tuesday, aiming to replace synthetic dyes with natural alternatives in the U.S. food supply. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said the

Food Irradiation Explained: Why Irradiated Food Isn’t Radioactive 0

Have you ever noticed a label that says “irradiated” on a pack of spices or dry fruits and wondered what it means? The word might sound technical or even alarming, but there’s no need to worry. It’s not about nuclear energy or anything dangerous. Food producers use a method called food irradiation to make food

Punjab Bans Energy Drinks Near Schools to Curb Kids’ Caffeine Intake 0

Report In a decisive move against substance abuse, Punjab has become the first Indian state to ban the sale of energy drinks in and around schools. The state government issued the ban on Tuesday, aiming to curb caffeine addiction among schoolchildren as part of its broader anti-drug campaign. Government Issues One-Year Ban Dilraj Singh Sandhawalia,

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Tiruchirappalli School Mid-Day Meal: 15 Students Ill, Probe On 0

Paneer Adulteration: Safer Vegetarian Protein Alternatives 0

Chandigarh Mobile Lab Cracks Down on Watermelon Adulteration 0

Unmasking Dioxins: Hidden Toxins in Food and Their Health Risks 0

FSSAI Seeks Feedback on Dairy Analogue Labelling and Compliance 0

Tamil Nadu Bans Raw-Egg Mayonnaise to Prevent Salmonella Risk 0

U.S. Health Department Calls for Phaseout of Petroleum-Based Dyes 0

Food Irradiation Explained: Why Irradiated Food Isn’t Radioactive 0

Punjab Bans Energy Drinks Near Schools to Curb Kids’ Caffeine Intake 0

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