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Food Safety Drive in Ongole: 20 Cases Booked, Expired Meat Destroyed 0
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- February 9, 2026
Key Update Authorities conducted a major food safety drive in Ongole city in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, inspecting hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and sweet shops. Teams from the food safety department and the legal metrology department carried out the checks under the directions of the Food Safety Commissioner and the Director. Violations Detected During Checks During
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Steel vs Glass Food Containers: What’s Safer for Everyday Use?0
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- February 9, 2026
Key Update Choosing food storage containers may seem routine, but it plays a key role in food safety, hygiene, and long-term health. In Indian kitchens, stainless steel and glass dominate as plastic use declines. Each material offers clear advantages—and some limitations—when used daily. Stainless Steel Containers: Durable and Practical Stainless steel has long been a
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Restaurant in Malaysia Shut After Video Exposes Unsafe Food Reuse 0
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- February 9, 2026
Key Update Authorities in Malaysia have ordered a restaurant in Seremban to close after a viral video showed a worker washing leftover cooked food with the intention of serving it again, raising serious food safety concerns. Incident Caught on Camera According to media reports, the incident occurred shortly after midnight on February 3, when a
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Crow Deaths Trigger Bird Flu Food Safety Alert in Tamil Nadu 0

Key Development Following reports of large-scale crow deaths, the Tamil Nadu government has placed the State on high alert and strengthened food safety and biosecurity measures to prevent a possible bird flu or avian influenza outbreak from spreading through poultry, wild birds, and the food chain. Enforcing Strict Biosecurity in Poultry Handling The Department of

How Easy Is It to Phase Out Artificial Food Dyes in India?0

Key Update Bright colours are deeply woven into India’s food culture—from sweets and bakery items to beverages and street foods. However, many of these colours come from artificial food dyes, which have long raised food safety and health concerns. While India regulates the use of synthetic colours, enforcement gaps and misuse remain common. With global

FDA Clears Beetroot Red, Expands Spirulina Use to Cut Synthetic Food Dyes 0

Key Development As part of efforts to phase out petroleum-based synthetic food dyes, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved beetroot red and expanded the permitted use of spirulina extract in food products. With this decision, the FDA has now approved six natural food colours under the current administration. Expanded Approval for Natural

Microplastics Risk: Madras High Court Urges Centre to Act 0

Key Update Expressing concern over the health risks posed by microplastics in food and water packaged in plastic containers, a special division bench of the Madras High Court on Friday urged the Centre to mandate warning labels on such products. Impact on Pregnant Women and Future Generations The bench, comprising Justices N. Sathish Kumar and

Highway Motel Licence Suspended for Poor Hygiene 0

Key Development Authorities have suspended the food safety licence of a highway motel in Thulukkapatti, along the Madurai–Tirunelveli national highway in Tamil Nadu, due to poor hygiene in kitchens. Inspection Reveals Poor Hygiene Following a tip-off, S. Mariappan, Virudhunagar district Food Safety Designated Officer, inspected the motel on Thursday. He found that the motel lacked

Why Apples Turn Brown After Cutting — And What It Means for Food Safety 0

Have you ever cut an apple, left it on the counter for a few minutes, and noticed it slowly turning brown? Many people immediately assume that this colour change means the apple has gone bad or is unsafe to eat. In reality, the browning of apples is a natural chemical reaction called enzymatic browning—it’s not

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Food Safety Drive in Ongole: 20 Cases Booked, Expired Meat Destroyed 0

Steel vs Glass Food Containers: What’s Safer for Everyday Use?0

Restaurant in Malaysia Shut After Video Exposes Unsafe Food Reuse 0

Crow Deaths Trigger Bird Flu Food Safety Alert in Tamil Nadu 0

How Easy Is It to Phase Out Artificial Food Dyes in India?0

FDA Clears Beetroot Red, Expands Spirulina Use to Cut Synthetic Food Dyes 0

Microplastics Risk: Madras High Court Urges Centre to Act 0

Highway Motel Licence Suspended for Poor Hygiene 0

Why Apples Turn Brown After Cutting — And What It Means for Food Safety 0

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