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Food Irradiation Explained: Why Irradiated Food Isn’t Radioactive 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- April 24, 2025
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
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Punjab Bans Energy Drinks Near Schools to Curb Kids’ Caffeine Intake 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 24, 2025
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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Thiruvananthapuram Targets Unsafe Eateries After Shawarma Poisoning 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 24, 2025
Report A shawarma-related food poisoning incident in Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, hospitalised over ten people on Saturday and drew renewed public attention to food safety in the city. The incident intensified scrutiny of eateries and underscored the urgent need for stronger regulatory enforcement. Health Squad Uncovers Widespread Violations Between March 1 and 31, the city corporation’s health
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Toxic Frying: Kollam Snack Shop caught Melting Plastic in Oil 0

In a disturbing violation of food safety norms, health officials in Kollam city shut down a roadside snack shop near SMP Palace Road after catching workers melting plastic covers from refined palm oil pouches directly into cooking oil used for frying snacks. Inspectors found half-melted plastic at the site and visibly contaminated oil. Migrant workers

Is the Meat We Eat in India Safe?0

India’s culinary landscape is rich and diverse, with meat playing a central role in many regional dishes. From tender chicken kebabs to spicy mutton curry, meat-based meals are a beloved part of Indian diets. However, growing urbanisation, increasing demand, and the rise of unorganised meat markets have raised an important question: how safe is the

FSDA Destroys 4.8 Tons of Adulterated Paneer 0

Report The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) seized and destroyed 4,810 kg of adulterated paneer worth ₹10.50 lakh in a major raid on Monday morning on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway. Acting on a tip-off, officials intercepted three trucks, suspecting the cargo to be unsafe for consumption. Rapid Tests Reveal Adulteration FSDA’s rapid quality tests confirmed

Concerns Rise Over Jute Packaging Safety Ahead of FSSAI Consultation 0

Report In recent years, experts have raised serious concerns about the safety of using jute packaging for food items, primarily due to health risks linked to Jute Batching Oil (JBO). In response, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will host a high-level consultation in April 2025 titled “Sustainable Packaging for Food Business:

Telangana Promotes Safe Mango Ripening with Ethephon 0

Report With the mango season in full swing, the Telangana Food Safety Department launched an awareness drive on Monday (April 21, 2025). The initiative encourages farmers, traders, and consumers to adopt safe methods for ripening fruits. Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha unveiled the awareness poster and cautioned the public against using Calcium Carbide—a banned

UNESCO Report Flags Gaps in School Food Laws and Nutrition Access 0

Report A new UNESCO Global Education Monitoring (GEM) report highlights serious gaps in school food laws and nutrition education worldwide, raising concerns about student health. Only 93 out of 187 countries have laws regulating school food, and fewer than one-third restrict food and drink marketing on school premises. The report, supported by the London School

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

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

Thiruvananthapuram Targets Unsafe Eateries After Shawarma Poisoning 0

Toxic Frying: Kollam Snack Shop caught Melting Plastic in Oil 0

Is the Meat We Eat in India Safe?0

FSDA Destroys 4.8 Tons of Adulterated Paneer 0

Concerns Rise Over Jute Packaging Safety Ahead of FSSAI Consultation 0

Telangana Promotes Safe Mango Ripening with Ethephon 0

UNESCO Report Flags Gaps in School Food Laws and Nutrition Access 0

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