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Ahmedabad Dosa Tragedy: Can Ready-Made Batter Cause Food Poisoning?0

Significant Update A tragic incident in Ahmedabad’s Chandkheda area has raised serious food safety concerns after two young sisters died and their parents were hospitalised following a meal of dosa made from store-bought batter. The family reportedly bought ready-made batter from a local dairy and prepared dosas at home. Soon after eating, family members developed

Insect Found in Vande Bharat Meal; IRCTC Fines Vendor ₹10 Lakh 0

Key Update Passengers on a busy intercity train were left shocked after a Mumbai-based entrepreneur reported finding an insect in the food served onboard the Vande Bharat Express. The discovery created panic in his coach, with several passengers refusing to continue eating their meals. The incident occurred on April 6, 2026, on the Ahmedabad–Mumbai Vande

Delhi High Court: FSSAI Cannot Set Standards for Animal Feed 0

Key Update The Delhi High Court has ruled that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) does not have the authority to regulate food meant for animal consumption. The court clarified that the regulator’s mandate applies only to food intended for human consumption. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and

Expired Mustard Oil Seized in Hazaribag Food Safety Raid 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 8, 2026
Key Update Food safety officials in Jharkhand carried out a raid in Hazaribag and seized a large quantity of expired mustard oil from local markets. The action formed part of an ongoing drive to curb the sale of unsafe and expired food products and protect public health. Crackdown on Unsafe Food Products During the inspection,
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Convenience on a Plate: The Science Behind Ready-to-Eat Foods 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 8, 2026
On busy weekday mornings, many people barely have time to chop vegetables or cook elaborate meals. Opening a packet, adding hot water or reheating food from the freezer often becomes the easiest solution. Ready-to-eat foods, once considered a compromise, are now becoming a regular part of everyday diets. This shift reflects a broader change, driven
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Doctors Warn Against Influencer Promotion of Milk Mixes and Gummies for Children 0
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- April 8, 2026
Key Update As the world marked World Health Day with the theme “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” doctors raised concerns about a growing social media trend in which “mom influencers” promote milk or energy mixes and multivitamin gummies as essential for children’s growth. A review of these posts shows that influencers actively promote these
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Centre Mandates Recycled Plastic in Packaging Under New Waste Rules 0

Significant Update The Centre has amended the Plastic Waste Management Rules, making it mandatory for producers, importers, and brand owners to use recycled plastic in packaging. The rules also require them to clearly label and mark packages to indicate the use of recycled content. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the amendments

Supreme Court Backs Microplastics Warning Labels on Plastic Bottles 0

Key Update The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to interfere with a Madras High Court order directing that plastic and PET bottles used to sell water, salt, and sugar carry warning labels stating that these products may contain micro or nano plastics. A bench comprising Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta observed that informing

Spot the Fake: Eat Right Mela Demonstrates Food Adulteration Tests 0

Significant Update Visitors at the ‘Eat Right Mela’ held at Nature Cure Hospital on Monday (April 6, 2026) in Hyderabad gathered around two interactive stalls set up by the Telangana Food Safety Department. At these stalls, officials demonstrated how sellers often adulterate common food items and showed consumers simple ways to detect such practices. Focus

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Ahmedabad Dosa Tragedy: Can Ready-Made Batter Cause Food Poisoning?0

Insect Found in Vande Bharat Meal; IRCTC Fines Vendor ₹10 Lakh 0

Delhi High Court: FSSAI Cannot Set Standards for Animal Feed 0

Expired Mustard Oil Seized in Hazaribag Food Safety Raid 0

Convenience on a Plate: The Science Behind Ready-to-Eat Foods 0

Doctors Warn Against Influencer Promotion of Milk Mixes and Gummies for Children 0

Centre Mandates Recycled Plastic in Packaging Under New Waste Rules 0

Supreme Court Backs Microplastics Warning Labels on Plastic Bottles 0

Spot the Fake: Eat Right Mela Demonstrates Food Adulteration Tests 0

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