Chennai Roadside Eateries Spark Food Safety Concerns
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- July 1, 2025
Report On Thursday, the Bombay High Court directed the central and Maharashtra state governments, along with the FSSAI, to respond to a PIL calling for cancer warning labels on alcohol bottles. The PIL was filed by 24-year-old Yash Chilwar from Pune. He argued that the lack of cancer warnings increased health risks. Chilwar, represented by
READ MOREReport The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled 6,344 bags of Lay’s potato chips due to an undeclared allergen. This recall follows an earlier action in December when Lay’s voluntarily recalled 13-ounce bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips in Washington and Oregon. The recall was prompted after a consumer complaint revealed that the
READ MOREReport In early January, authorities in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, uncovered a facility that produced fake ghee. Located in the Tajganj area along Shamsabad Road, the factory mixed harmful substances like urea, palm oil, and synthetic flavours to imitate well-known dairy brands. Officials confiscated 25,500 kilograms of fake ghee and raw materials used in its production,
READ MOREReport A customer in Thrissur district in Kerala raised concerns about the lack of oversight in the food sector after receiving unsatisfactory portions at a local hotel. He filed complaints with both the Legal Metrology and Food Safety Departments but was informed that no legal action could be taken regarding the small portion sizes and
READ MOREReport The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has temporarily suspended the license of a Thoothukudi restaurant in Tamilnadu that sells chicken biryani at Rs 20, following complaints of unhygienic food preparation and misleading claims about the dish. The suspension comes after a complaint to District Collector K Elambahavath raised concerns about the
READ MOREReport Food safety officials recently inspected the hostel mess at the Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) and discovered alarming unsanitary conditions. During their inspection on Tuesday evening, they collected a dinner food sample and sent it to the state food testing lab for analysis. They found the kitchen infested with cockroaches and discarded expired amchur
READ MOREReport Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium officials are tightening food and water safety measures for the T20 match between India and England on Friday in Pune, following a GBS outbreak in parts of the city. The state government has issued new guidelines to ensure public health and safety. Santosh Bobde, honorary joint secretary of MCA,
READ MOREReport Coca-Cola recall specific batches of its beverages in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands after routine safety checks at its Ghent facility in Belgium revealed high chlorate levels. The affected products include Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Minute Maid, Fuze Tea, Nalu, Royal Bliss, and Tropico, with production codes ranging from “328 GE” to “338 GE.” Health
READ MORELatex allergies are relatively common, affecting a small but significant portion of the population. People with latex allergies react to proteins found in natural rubber latex, which is derived from the sap of the rubber tree. This allergy is typically triggered by direct contact with latex products such as gloves, balloons, and medical equipment. However,
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