The Dangers of Calcium Carbide in Ripening Fruits
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- March 14, 2025
FSSAI Tightens Monitoring of E-Commerce Food Facilities The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed states to enhance their monitoring of warehouses and other facilities used by e-commerce platforms. It has also asked states to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for these facilities and the delivery staff. On Thursday, FSSAI held its
READ MOREFSSAI Takes Action Against Unsafe Food Imports Virajpet MLA A. S. Ponnanna has instructed Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) officials in Kodagu district, Karnataka, to ban the sale of hazardous food products imported from Kerala. The move follows public complaints and media reports about substandard food entering Kodagu’s Kutta, Makutta, and Perumbadi
READ MOREAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses an emerging and urgent threat to global public health, with its increasing presence in the food supply chain becoming a growing concern. AMR occurs when bacteria evolve to survive antimicrobial drugs, rendering them ineffective in treating infections. In agriculture, overuse of antibiotics treats sick animals and promotes growth and disease prevention,
READ MORE19-Year-Old Dies After Dining at Local Restaurant: Allegations of Expired Food A 19-year-old woman, Phool Kali Baiga, allegedly died from food poisoning after dining at a restaurant in Nirmal, Adilabad, Telangana. The Boath police station registered a zero FIR following a report from her school principal, Sister Smitha, who claimed that the restaurant had served
READ MOREReport On November 2, 2024, a food safety task force inspected businesses in Hyderabad‘s Santosh Nagar area, identifying numerous violations at three dining establishments. Unhygienic Conditions at Hotel Sri Raghavendra Udupi At Hotel Sri Raghavendra Udupi, inspectors noted stagnant water, dirty refrigerators, a cockroach infestation, uncovered trash bins, and mouldy ginger in storage. They described
READ MOREComprehensive Food Safety Inspection Conducted in Alangad Led by the Panchayat and Alangad Family Health Center, officials in Ernakulam, Kerala, carried out a thorough inspection across multiple hotels, bakeries, other establishments, and migrant worker residences in areas such as Thirumuppam, Olanad, Kongorpilly, and nearby regions. The inspection aimed to enforce food safety standards and assess
READ MOREShocking Discovery at IRCTC VIP Lounge A Delhi man’s visit to the IRCTC’s VIP Executive Lounge took a disturbing turn when he found a live centipede in his raita. Aaraynsh Singh took to X to share his disgust and raise awareness about food safety issues. In a sarcastic post, he mocked the claims of improved
READ MOREOverview Illegal meat shops are rapidly increasing in the Haripad region, Alappuzha, Kerala with numerous outlets operating without licenses or inspections in both urban and rural areas. These unregulated butcher shops capitalize on rising meat demand, which has become a staple for many households. Allegations also suggest these shops may be selling meat from sick
READ MOREIndia Leads G20 in Climate-Friendly Food Consumption The WWF’s latest report names India’s food consumption the most climate-friendly among G20 nations. It highlights India’s low environmental impact, especially as global food demand rises by 2050. The report states that adopting India’s habits could reduce the need for multiple Earths to support food production, making India
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