Over 1,400 Food Samples Fail Quality Tests in Punjab, Says FDA in Report to Court
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- August 5, 2025
Report Kochi Corporation sealed a private railway catering facility in Kadavanthra after health officials found unhygienic and contaminated food meant for several trains, including the Vande Bharat Express. A surprise inspection exposed serious lapses in food safety and sanitation. Following the raid, both Kochi Corporation and the Railway authorities launched a formal inquiry to determine
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READ MOREReport Since March 2025, Walmart has recalled four food products after receiving alerts from the FDA and identifying issues through internal safety checks. Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported. As the world’s largest retailer, with nearly 95% of Americans shopping in its stores at least twice a year, Walmart responds swiftly to any food safety
READ MOREReport Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister called food adulteration and counterfeit medicines a “social crime” and a major threat to public health. He led a high-level meeting with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials in UP and directed strict enforcement against violators. Authorities must display offenders’ photos at major crossroads to publicly expose and deter them.
READ MOREReport The health wing of the Kochi Corporation sealed a canteen near Kadavanthra on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, after uncovering large quantities of stale food and extremely unhygienic kitchen conditions. The canteen, located in the Elamkulam division, had repeatedly ignored public complaints and continued to operate without the mandatory Corporation licence. Despite receiving multiple notices,
READ MOREReport On Tuesday, the food safety department conducted an unannounced inspection across Panchkula, Haryana, targeting fruit and vegetable vendors, cold storage units, and local markets. Food Safety Officer Amit Kumar led the drive, collecting food samples from various vendors and sending them to the Karnal food laboratory for analysis. Unsafe Produce Destroyed on the Spot
READ MOREReport In a major step toward promoting cleaner, safer food ingredients, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three new colour additives derived from natural sources. This decision advances the federal government’s push to eliminate synthetic, petroleum-based dyes from the American food supply. The approval supports the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS)
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