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FSSAI Mandates 3-Day Testing for Safer Food Imports 0

Key Development FSSAI has rolled out stricter and more streamlined testing norms for imported food products to strengthen food safety and improve trade transparency. The updated system speeds up testing, aligns India’s methods with global standards, and aims to make import clearances more efficient without compromising safety at ports. Key Highlights FSSAI now requires notified

Samosa Scare: Five Students Fall Sick at Mumbai School 0

Key Update Five students at KVK School in Indira Nagar, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, were rushed to Rajawadi Hospital on Monday afternoon after falling ill from a samosa served in the school canteen. The incident happened around 2:15 pm, shortly after the children finished their snack break. Teachers noticed the students vomiting, feeling dizzy, and complaining

FDA Warns Pet Food Makers About Rising H5N1 Risk in Raw Pet Foods 0

Key Development The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has urged pet food manufacturers to consider highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) as a key hazard in their food safety plans. H5N1 infections often rise during the migratory bird season, increasing the likelihood of contamination in raw meat used for pet foods. This alert comes after

Rat Video From College Canteen Sparks Outrage in Delhi 0

Key Update A video allegedly showing rats crawling over uncovered food at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh College canteen, Delhi, has gone viral, triggering widespread concern among students about hygiene and food safety on campus. The clip shows rodents scurrying across utensils and food items, raising serious questions about the canteen’s cleanliness. Students Demand Accountability Many

Tamil Nadu–Sourced Red Snapper Linked to Food Poisoning in Neyyattinkara 0

Key Update The Fisheries Department confirmed that the Red Snapper (chemballi in Malayalam) responsible for last month’s food poisoning cases in Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram, came from Tamil Nadu. A joint investigation by the Food Safety and Fisheries Departments revealed that some export companies in Tamil Nadu sold discarded or poor-quality fish at very low prices. Local

Paneer Samples Fail Quality Test in Surat 0

Key Update Food safety officials of the Surat Municipal Corporation, Gujarat, collected paneer samples from Surbhi Dairy in Sorathiya Compound, Khatodara, on November 7. The SMC Public Health Laboratory released the test results on Monday and confirmed that the paneer failed to meet quality standards. Lab Finds Low Milk Fat, Possible Adulteration According to the

Portable Device from IIT Madras & Panjab U Detects Pesticides Instantly 0
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- November 17, 2025
Key Development Researchers from IIT Madras and Panjab University have developed a portable, automated device that detects ultra-low concentrations of pesticides in water, food, and the environment—substances that threaten human and environmental health. Conventional lab methods, especially for organophosphates like Malathion, remain costly, slow, and require trained personnel. Smart MDD: How the Device Works Supported
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Safer Fish Ahead: Kerala Researchers Create Adulterant-Removing Powder 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, New Technology, News
- November 17, 2025
Key Development As Kerala grapples with frequent reports of formalin– and ammonia-laced seafood—and a recent cargo ship sinking raising public concern—a promising solution is emerging. A research team from Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha, is developing a lipid-based adulterant-removing powder that removes chemical adulterants from fish, paving the way to safer fish. From Detection to Removal The
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1,300 kg Adulterated Fennel and Poppy Seeds Busted in Indore 0
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- November 17, 2025
Key Update The Indore district administration carried out a major raid in the Siyaganj area on Saturday, seizing more than 1,300 kg of suspected adulterated food materials. Collector Shivam Verma led the operation, instructing teams from the district administration and the Food and Drug Administration to conduct a surprise inspection at the Jayashree Merchant godown
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FSSAI Mandates 3-Day Testing for Safer Food Imports 0

Samosa Scare: Five Students Fall Sick at Mumbai School 0

FDA Warns Pet Food Makers About Rising H5N1 Risk in Raw Pet Foods 0

Rat Video From College Canteen Sparks Outrage in Delhi 0

Tamil Nadu–Sourced Red Snapper Linked to Food Poisoning in Neyyattinkara 0

Paneer Samples Fail Quality Test in Surat 0

Portable Device from IIT Madras & Panjab U Detects Pesticides Instantly 0

Safer Fish Ahead: Kerala Researchers Create Adulterant-Removing Powder 0

1,300 kg Adulterated Fennel and Poppy Seeds Busted in Indore 0

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