Viral Pakora Video from Ludhiana Sparks Serious Food Safety Concerns
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- August 7, 2025
Overview Following a two-day inspection, Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA) found that nearly 50% of local manufacturers of ice cream, ice candy, and soft drinks violate hygiene and safety standards. Out of 220 units inspected, 97 received official notices, while the remaining were warned for poor storage practices. Alarming Additives in Popular
READ MOREReport The Food Safety Department has shut down Hotel Bilal Biryani in Triplicane in Chennai after six customers reportedly suffered food poisoning from consuming spoiled food. Authorities admitted the affected individuals to the Communicable Diseases Hospital (CDH) in Tondiarpet. The closure followed protests by some customers and complaints lodged by two victims at the Triplicane
READ MOREReport The Food Safety Department has urged consumers to check watermelons carefully before purchasing to ensure they are free from harmful chemicals. Officials inspected various selling points in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday and Friday as part of their ongoing drive against artificially colored and rotten watermelons. Officials Seize Over 1,100 kg of Poor-Quality Watermelons
READ MOREReport Food safety tests done in Ludhiana, Punjab, over the past six months have exposed serious quality concerns, with nearly one-third of milk and dairy products failing to meet safety standards. Health Officials Identify Substandard Food Samples Dr. Amarjeet Kaur, District Health Officer (DHO), reported that officials tested 82 samples of milk and dairy products
READ MOREReport FSSAI has acted on complaints about the sale of prohibited Chinese garlic in Chennai markets and directed the Tamil Nadu government to investigate. Parliament was informed on Tuesday about this directive. India banned garlic imports from China in September 2005 after detecting the fungi Embellisia alli and Urocytsis cepulae in previous shipments. Authorities Seize
READ MOREReport In just over four months, 2,869 people used the rapid food testing kiosks set up in ten Bangalore malls by the Food Safety and Standards Department, now renamed the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA). FDA officials considered this number low compared to the high footfall at these malls. The initiative also included
READ MOREWe all use aluminium foil and plastic wrap in our kitchens for tasks like storing leftovers, cooking, and keeping food fresh. But have you ever thought about their safety? Are these everyday items as harmless as we believe, or do they pose hidden risks? In this article, we’ll explore the safety of aluminium foil and
READ MOREReport The Karnataka Department of Food Safety and Public Health has uncovered bacterial contamination and non-dairy additives in unbranded paneer sold in Bengaluru. This comes after a large-scale inspection initiated in March, prompted by rising concerns over food adulteration and contamination. Inspection Details In response to complaints of adulteration, Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K led
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