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MP Flags Illegal Use of Carcinogenic Dye in Roasted Chana, Seeks Urgent Action 0

Key Development Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has raised serious concerns over the alleged illegal use of Auramine — a carcinogenic industrial dye — in roasted chana and other food items. She has written to Union Health Minister JP Nadda seeking immediate intervention. Violation of Food Safety Laws In her letter, also sent to

MCD Issues Show-Cause Notice to NGO Over Food Safety Violations 0

Key Development The Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s Education Department has issued a show-cause notice to Rao Raghubur Singh Sewa Samiti, the NGO responsible for supplying mid-day meals to MCD primary schools in Kalkaji’s B-Block, after inspectors found major food safety violations and lapses in operational norms. Surprise Inspection Reveals Major Lapses Amit Kharkhari, Chairman of

Suspected Food Poisoning Hits Kasaragod Students After Wayanad Trip in Kerala 0

Around 40 Students Affected Around 40 students from Kakkat Government Higher Secondary School, Nileshwaram, Kasaragod, were hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning after returning from an excursion to Wayanad on Saturday (November 22, 2025). Four teachers who accompanied them also sought medical attention. All affected students were admitted to Nileshwaram Taluk Hospital and nearby private

Centre Orders Nationwide Study on Plastic Food Packaging Safety 0
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- November 24, 2025
Key Development The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has tasked the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) with a scientific study to assess how plastic packaging used widely in food delivery behaves under intense heat, long delivery times and extended storage. The study will test commonly used materials such as PET, recycled PET, polycarbonate and laminated films
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Ranchi’s Street Food Under Scrutiny: Hygiene Gaps Put Public at Risk 0
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- November 24, 2025
Key Development Jharkhand’s capital, Ranchi, enjoys its favourite street food corners, but these spots carry a hidden health cost. Inspections at Kutchery Chowk, Lalpur and Albert Ekka Chowk uncovered routine violations of FSSAI hygiene rules. Vendors cooked with bare hands, handled money and utensils simultaneously, and operated beside garbage piles, stagnant water and overflowing drains—conditions
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Kerala Health Department Order Restricts Media Sharing of Seized Food Items 0
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- November 24, 2025
Key Update The Kerala Health Department has issued an order stating that food items seized during inspections to ensure hygiene and quality in restaurants must not be publicly displayed. The order also instructs officials not to share information about seized substandard food with the media. Secrecy Concerns Inside the Department The directive, issued on October
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Study Finds Uranium in Breastmilk of Bihar Mothers; 70% Infants at Risk 0

Key Update A new study published in Scientific Reports has detected uranium in the breastmilk of lactating mothers across six districts in Bihar, raising concerns about potential health risks for infants. This is the first assessment of uranium contamination in breast milk from the Gangetic plains, a region already known for its exposure to heavy

FDA Recalls Organic Moringa Leaf Powder Over Salmonella Risk 0

Key Development The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall of certain batches of Organic Moringa Leaf Powder due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was sold across the country through Africa Imports’ official website. The company voluntarily initiated the recall because Salmonella infections can be serious, especially for young children,

Delhi’s First Atal Canteen to Serve ₹5 Meals with Strict Food Safety Oversight 0

Key Update Delhi laid the foundation for its first Atal Canteen in Timarpur in Delhi on Friday, launching an initiative that aims to provide safe, hygienic and affordable meals to economically weaker sections. The canteens will serve lunch and dinner at ₹5 each, beginning December 25. Designed for Hygiene, Clean Service and Safe Food According to

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MP Flags Illegal Use of Carcinogenic Dye in Roasted Chana, Seeks Urgent Action 0

MCD Issues Show-Cause Notice to NGO Over Food Safety Violations 0

Suspected Food Poisoning Hits Kasaragod Students After Wayanad Trip in Kerala 0

Centre Orders Nationwide Study on Plastic Food Packaging Safety 0

Ranchi’s Street Food Under Scrutiny: Hygiene Gaps Put Public at Risk 0

Study Finds Uranium in Breastmilk of Bihar Mothers; 70% Infants at Risk 0

FDA Recalls Organic Moringa Leaf Powder Over Salmonella Risk 0

Delhi’s First Atal Canteen to Serve ₹5 Meals with Strict Food Safety Oversight 0

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