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Contaminated Leafy Greens: A Rising Food Safety Issue in India 0

Leafy greens like spinach, lettuce, coriander, and fenugreek are widely considered healthy foods. They’re rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fibre, making them an excellent addition to any diet. However, despite their health benefits, leafy greens are among the most contaminated foods, especially in India. The combination of poor farming practices, polluted

12 Migrants Hospitalized in Ernakulam After Home-Cooked Meal 0

Report Twelve migrant workers landed in the emergency ward of the Government Medical College Hospital, Ernakulam, on Thursday night (April 17, 2025) after showing symptoms of food poisoning. They first visited the Government Taluk Hospital in Thrippunithura when they began feeling sick. Doctors there referred them to Ernakulam Government Medical College Hospital in Kalamassery around

Spoiled Fruits, Rusty Blades: What’s Really in Your Summer Juice?0

Report As summer sets in, the demand for refreshing juices has spiked—and so have hygiene violations. Food safety officials in Hyderabad launched intensified inspections across juice outlets, uncovering serious lapses in cleanliness and food handling, especially in Ameerpet. Officials Find Rotten Fruits and Rusty Equipment At A1 Fruit and Juice Shop, inspectors found rusty refrigerators

Beware of Chemically-Treated Watermelon This Summer warns FSSAI 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 19, 2025
Report As temperatures rise, so does our craving for juicy, hydrating fruits like watermelon and muskmelon. But with the seasonal demand comes a serious concern — fruit adulteration. In a recent crackdown across Tamil Nadu, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) seized and destroyed over 2,000 kilograms of chemically adulterated watermelons. Viral
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Parboiling and Polishing: What They Mean for Your Health and Safety 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- April 16, 2025
Have you ever wondered how rice or other grains are prepared before they reach your plate? Before cooking a white pot of fluffy rice, it goes through two important processes: parboiling and polishing. These methods make rice easier to cook and improve its appearance. However, they also impact the safety and nutrition of the rice.
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NIT Rourkela Develops Eco-Friendly Seafood Wrap to Detect Freshness 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 16, 2025
Report A research team from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, Odisha, has developed an eco-friendly seafood wrap designed to monitor freshness. This biodegradable packaging tracks seafood spoilage by detecting changes in pH (potential of hydrogen) levels, offering a practical tool to enhance food hygiene, reduce spoilage, and minimise waste. Natural Ingredients Power Smart
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MANIT Food Poisoning Triggers Citywide Safety Checks 0

Report Food poisoning affected around 40 first-year engineering students at MANIT (Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology), Bhopal, after they ate at the H-4 hostel mess on Saturday. Most students experienced vomiting and stomach pain. Sharda Hospital in Aradhna Nagar admitted them between Saturday evening and Sunday morning. While students reported 40 cases, MANIT officials

Hubballi-Dharwad Hotels Flout FSSAI Ban on Unsafe Food Packaging 0

Report Despite a clear ban by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), many hotels and roadside eateries in Hubballi-Dharwad continue to indulge in unsafe food packaging, ie. single-use plastic and newspaper. FSSAI recently directed the Karnataka food safety department to investigate these violations, but the practice remains rampant. Authorities Struggle with Enforcement

FSSAI Backs Off IMS Act Enforcement, Raising Concerns 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has declared that it no longer holds the responsibility for enforcing the Infant Milk Substitutes (IMS) Act. This decision came in response to a Right to Information (RTI) query filed in March 2025. In its reply dated April 1, FSSAI stated that the Ministry of

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Contaminated Leafy Greens: A Rising Food Safety Issue in India 0

12 Migrants Hospitalized in Ernakulam After Home-Cooked Meal 0

Spoiled Fruits, Rusty Blades: What’s Really in Your Summer Juice?0

Beware of Chemically-Treated Watermelon This Summer warns FSSAI 0

Parboiling and Polishing: What They Mean for Your Health and Safety 0

NIT Rourkela Develops Eco-Friendly Seafood Wrap to Detect Freshness 0

MANIT Food Poisoning Triggers Citywide Safety Checks 0

Hubballi-Dharwad Hotels Flout FSSAI Ban on Unsafe Food Packaging 0

FSSAI Backs Off IMS Act Enforcement, Raising Concerns 0

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