Report As the annual palkhi procession begins, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pune, has launched an extensive food safety drive to monitor and regulate temporary food stalls and prasad distribution along the wari route. FDA officials aim to prevent foodborne illnesses, especially during the monsoon, when the risk of contamination increases. FDA has deployed
READ MOREIntroduction A recent study by France’s food safety agency, ANSES, found that beverages sold in glass bottles contain significantly more microplastics than those in plastic bottles or metal cans. The team analysed water, soda, beer, lemonade, iced tea, and wine sold in France. They discovered that glass bottles held an average of 100 microplastic particles
READ MORESalt is an everyday essential in every kitchen, but not all salts are the same. In many Indian households, you’ll often find both rock salt and black salt, alongside regular iodised salt. The latter is valued for its mild taste, natural trace minerals, and traditional use, especially during religious fasting. Black salt, with its tangy,
READ MORESquads Intensify Surprise Inspections Food Safety department squads have stepped up surprise inspections at wayside eateries, restaurants, bakeries, and confectioneries across the Kozhikode district to curb the use of banned synthetic food colourants. Five regional Food Safety Squads now carry out these flash checks, focusing on food outlets near schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.
READ MOREReport ITC, the food and FMCG major, has been working to integrate food safety and sustainability through its packaging practices and waste management programmes. Under its ‘No Plastic, Better Plastic, and Less Plastic’ framework, the company aims to maintain product quality and freshness while reducing environmental impact. Across its FMCG brands, the company continues to
READ MOREWhen we think of food safety, we often focus on cleanliness or cooking temperatures. Yet, carbon dioxide (CO₂) quietly plays a crucial role behind the scenes. Beyond creating fizz in sodas, CO₂ helps preserve freshness, slow spoilage, and keep food safe during transport. It extends the shelf life of packaged meats through modified atmosphere packaging
READ MORENamakkal: India’s Egg Hub Meets Global Demand Exporters from Namakkal have shipped eggs to the United States for the first time. They plan to increase shipments based on consumer feedback from the American market. Known as India’s ‘Egg Town,’ Namakkal houses over 1,500 poultry farms that produce around 7 crore (70 million) eggs daily. Producers
READ MOREIntroduction In the United States, Keurig Dr Pepper launched a major recall after discovering that thousands of cans labelled as Dr Pepper Zero Sugar contain regular, full-sugar soda. This mislabeling issue affects products distributed in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The company initiated the voluntary recall on May 23, 2025, after identifying the error. The
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