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Toxic Frying: Kollam Snack Shop caught Melting Plastic in Oil 0

In a disturbing violation of food safety norms, health officials in Kollam city shut down a roadside snack shop near SMP Palace Road after catching workers melting plastic covers from refined palm oil pouches directly into cooking oil used for frying snacks. Inspectors found half-melted plastic at the site and visibly contaminated oil. Migrant workers

Is the Meat We Eat in India Safe?0

India’s culinary landscape is rich and diverse, with meat playing a central role in many regional dishes. From tender chicken kebabs to spicy mutton curry, meat-based meals are a beloved part of Indian diets. However, growing urbanisation, increasing demand, and the rise of unorganised meat markets have raised an important question: how safe is the

FSDA Destroys 4.8 Tons of Adulterated Paneer 0

Report The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) seized and destroyed 4,810 kg of adulterated paneer worth ₹10.50 lakh in a major raid on Monday morning on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway. Acting on a tip-off, officials intercepted three trucks, suspecting the cargo to be unsafe for consumption. Rapid Tests Reveal Adulteration FSDA’s rapid quality tests confirmed

Concerns Rise Over Jute Packaging Safety Ahead of FSSAI Consultation 0

Report In recent years, experts have raised serious concerns about the safety of using jute packaging for food items, primarily due to health risks linked to Jute Batching Oil (JBO). In response, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will host a high-level consultation in April 2025 titled “Sustainable Packaging for Food Business:

Telangana Promotes Safe Mango Ripening with Ethephon 0

Report With the mango season in full swing, the Telangana Food Safety Department launched an awareness drive on Monday (April 21, 2025). The initiative encourages farmers, traders, and consumers to adopt safe methods for ripening fruits. Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha unveiled the awareness poster and cautioned the public against using Calcium Carbide—a banned

UNESCO Report Flags Gaps in School Food Laws and Nutrition Access 0

Report A new UNESCO Global Education Monitoring (GEM) report highlights serious gaps in school food laws and nutrition education worldwide, raising concerns about student health. Only 93 out of 187 countries have laws regulating school food, and fewer than one-third restrict food and drink marketing on school premises. The report, supported by the London School

3-Year-Old Dies of Food Poisoning after Eating Masala Dosa 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 22, 2025
Report Three-year-old Olivia died of suspected food poisoning after she and her father, Henry, mother, and grandmother, all residents of Vendoor of Thrissur district, ate masala dosa at a hotel near Angamaly, Ernakulam, on Saturday. The family felt unwell shortly after consuming the meal. Family Experiences Discomfort After a Meal After finishing the meal, Henry
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Shawarma Poisoning: 20 Hospitalised in Thiruvananthapuram 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 22, 2025
Report At least 20 people, mostly young adults, landed in hospitals across Thiruvananthapuram after eating shawarma from Istanbul Grills and Rolls in Manacaud. By early Saturday morning, multiple individuals reported symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, and fever after consuming the food on Friday evening. Hospitals, including KIMS, PRS, SP Fort, and Al Arif,
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Bakarwadi Brand Scam Busted in Pune 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- April 22, 2025
Report Pune’s iconic sweet brand Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale launched an investigation after receiving repeated customer complaints about a change in the taste of their popular Bakarwadi. The brand’s management assigned Nitin Dalvi, personal secretary to partner Indraneel Chitale, to look into the matter. Sweet Shop Owner Misuses Brand Identity Dalvi’s investigation uncovered that Pramod Prabhakar Chitale,
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Toxic Frying: Kollam Snack Shop caught Melting Plastic in Oil 0

Is the Meat We Eat in India Safe?0

FSDA Destroys 4.8 Tons of Adulterated Paneer 0

Concerns Rise Over Jute Packaging Safety Ahead of FSSAI Consultation 0

Telangana Promotes Safe Mango Ripening with Ethephon 0

UNESCO Report Flags Gaps in School Food Laws and Nutrition Access 0

3-Year-Old Dies of Food Poisoning after Eating Masala Dosa 0

Shawarma Poisoning: 20 Hospitalised in Thiruvananthapuram 0

Bakarwadi Brand Scam Busted in Pune 0

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