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Mahashivratri Kuttu Flour Scare: 70+ Hospitalised in Greater Noida West 0
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- February 17, 2026
Key Update More than 70 residents from Supertech Ecovillage 3, Himalayan Pride, and Royal Court Society in Greater Noida West fell ill on Sunday night after consuming buckwheat (kuttu) flour during Mahashivratri fasting. Families reported dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhoea shortly after dinner and sought emergency medical care at nearby hospitals. Police Register
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Attukal Pongala 2026: Food Safety Gets Top Priority 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 17, 2026
Key Development Ahead of the Attukal Pongala festival on March 3, the Food Safety Department has issued strict guidelines to ensure hygienic and safe food practices during the celebrations. Mandatory Compliance for Food Businesses The department has directed all food establishments operating in conjunction with the festival to strictly adhere to food safety standards. Operators
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Stop Ditching the Yolk: Cardiologist Says Whole Eggs Are Healthier Than You Think 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- February 16, 2026
Overview Challenging long-standing “heart-healthy” advice, Delhi-based cardiologist Dr Alok Chopra has advised people to stop discarding egg yolks. The functional medicine expert, who has over four decades of clinical experience, said eating egg whites alone may do more harm than good. In a recent Instagram post, Dr Chopra criticised the popular “egg white only” trend,
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Imported or Local Apples? The Freshness Factor You’re Ignoring 0

Key Development Walk into any supermarket in India and you will see apples labelled “imported” or “premium,” often sold at higher prices. Many consumers assume that a higher price means better nutrition. But that assumption does not always hold. Dr Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist based in Hyderabad, advises consumers to look beyond glossy packaging and

FDCA Gujarat Seizes 200 kg Loose Spices in Ahmedabad Crackdown 0

Key Update In a major enforcement action, the Food Safety Flying Squad of the Food and Drugs Control Administration Gujarat (FDCA Gujarat) conducted a surprise inspection at Madhupura Market in Ahmedabad, targeting the sale and storage of loose spices suspected of adulteration. During the drive, officials inspected around 30 shops and firms. The team seized

Fake Coconut Oil Floods Kuttyadi Market, Traders Demand Crackdown 0

Key Development Traders and small-scale mill owners in Kuttyadi, Kozhikode, have alleged that fake coconut oil is widely available in local markets and that authorities have not taken strong action. They claim a Tamil Nadu-based lobby supplies adulterated oil to Kerala. According to them, wholesalers in Tamil Nadu route the product through agents operating in

Jaipur Health Department Warns Against Surge in Fake Ghee 0

Key Development With demand for ghee rising, the Jaipur health department has warned consumers about the growing sale of adulterated ghee in packaging that imitates trusted brands. Recent enforcement drives in Jaipur and nearby districts have led officials to seize thousands of litres of suspected fake ghee. Investigations found that operators often mix vegetable oils

Malappuram Launches Modern Food Street at Kottakkunnu 0

Key Updates Authorities have launched a new Food Street at Kottakkunnu in Malappuram in Kerala to boost the food and tourism sectors in the Malabar region. The initiative aims to generate employment for local entrepreneurs and service staff while offering visitors safe and hygienic dining options. Multiple Agencies Join Hands The project is a joint

Woman Alleges Fungal Contamination in Amul Yoghurt, Tags FSSAI 0

Key Development A woman has alleged that her daughter consumed an Amul fruit yoghurt pack containing fungus despite the product being well within its expiry date. She shared photographs and a video on X (formerly Twitter), urging the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to intervene. The post, shared on February 13, quickly

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Mahashivratri Kuttu Flour Scare: 70+ Hospitalised in Greater Noida West 0

Attukal Pongala 2026: Food Safety Gets Top Priority 0

Stop Ditching the Yolk: Cardiologist Says Whole Eggs Are Healthier Than You Think 0

Imported or Local Apples? The Freshness Factor You’re Ignoring 0

FDCA Gujarat Seizes 200 kg Loose Spices in Ahmedabad Crackdown 0

Fake Coconut Oil Floods Kuttyadi Market, Traders Demand Crackdown 0

Jaipur Health Department Warns Against Surge in Fake Ghee 0

Malappuram Launches Modern Food Street at Kottakkunnu 0

Woman Alleges Fungal Contamination in Amul Yoghurt, Tags FSSAI 0

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