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High-Risk Foods and How to Handle Them Safely 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 9, 2025
At a Glance Food safety concerns in India aren’t limited to adulteration or expired products—contamination with harmful bacteria, pesticides, and chemical residues is also a growing issue. With the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issuing alerts and recalls more often, it’s important to know which foods require extra care. Here are a
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How to File Food Safety Complaints Using FSSAI’s New QR Code System 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 9, 2025
Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a QR code system to make it easier for customers to report unhygienic kitchen conditions or poor-quality food in hotels and restaurants. This initiative aims to end the long-standing disputes between diners and food outlets over food quality and hygiene. Under the
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Noida FSDA Launches Festive Food Safety Drive Ahead of Raksha Bandhan 0
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- August 8, 2025
Key Development With Raksha Bandhan approaching, the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FSDA) in Gautam Budh Nagar, NCR, has stepped up inspections across the district to ensure consumers receive safe and hygienic festival foods. Following directives from District Magistrate Medha Roopam, the FSDA launched a district-wide crackdown targeting adulterated and unhygienic food items. Intensified
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FSSAI Finds Pesticide Residues in 2.8% of Food Samples (2022-25)0

Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) tested 86,401 food samples for pesticide residues from 2022 to 2025, the government told Parliament on Wednesday. Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, revealed in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha that 2.8% of these samples exceeded the

Spirulina Offers a Natural Alternative to Synthetic Blue Dyes 0

Key Development Algae protein, especially phycocyanin from spirulina, is emerging as a promising natural blue food colour. Blue pigments are rare, and phycocyanin offers a bright blue shade that could replace synthetic dyes like Blue No. 1 and Blue No. 2, which face growing health concerns and bans in several U.S. states. At the same

Smartphone Test Detects Pesticides and Antibiotics in Food in 10 Seconds 0

Key Development Researchers in China have created a smartphone test that detects pesticides and antibiotics in food within just 10 seconds. This easy-to-use method uses special glowing materials called uranium organic frameworks (UOFs) that react to harmful chemicals by changing colour and brightness. Three different UOFs are designed to target specific groups of pesticides and

Skittles and Coca-Cola Omelette: The Bizarre Food Trend That Shocked the Internet 0

A New Twist on a Classic Breakfast Omelettes are a popular breakfast around the world, enjoyed in many styles like the French omelette, Indian masala, or Spanish tortilla. However, a recent unusual twist has caught the internet’s attention — an omelette made with Skittles, Coca-Cola, and Lays chips, called the “Skittlelette.” This strange recipe was

Rotten Meat Crisis in Kashmir: 3,000+ Kilos Seized in One Week 0

Key Development Authorities in Kashmir seized over 3,000 kilograms of rotten meat in just seven days, sparking fear and outrage across the Valley. Enforcement teams raided locations in Ganderbal, Pulwama, and Srinagar, finding meat stored without temperature control, missing labels, and unfit for human consumption. On July 31, the Food Safety Department and Drug and

Viral Pakora Video from Ludhiana Sparks Serious Food Safety Concerns 0

Key Update A recent video of a street vendor in Ludhiana preparing pakoras has sparked widespread concern about food safety in India. Captured near Gill Chowk, the video went viral after being reposted on social media platforms like X, drawing millions of views and strong reactions from health experts and the public alike. Plastic in

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High-Risk Foods and How to Handle Them Safely 0

How to File Food Safety Complaints Using FSSAI’s New QR Code System 0

Noida FSDA Launches Festive Food Safety Drive Ahead of Raksha Bandhan 0

FSSAI Finds Pesticide Residues in 2.8% of Food Samples (2022-25)0

Spirulina Offers a Natural Alternative to Synthetic Blue Dyes 0

Smartphone Test Detects Pesticides and Antibiotics in Food in 10 Seconds 0

Skittles and Coca-Cola Omelette: The Bizarre Food Trend That Shocked the Internet 0

Rotten Meat Crisis in Kashmir: 3,000+ Kilos Seized in One Week 0

Viral Pakora Video from Ludhiana Sparks Serious Food Safety Concerns 0

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