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Samosas, Jalebis to Get Health Warnings in India’s Food Safety Drive 0

Report In a significant step to combat lifestyle-related health issues, the Indian government has announced that popular snacks such as samosas, jalebis, pakoras, vada pav, and chai biscuits will soon come with cigarette-style health warnings. These labels will highlight the high content of oil, sugar, and trans fats—nutrients strongly linked to rising rates of obesity,

Hyderabad Toddy Adulteration: Death Toll Hits 5, Alprazolam Under Scrutiny 0

Overview The death toll in the suspected toddy adulteration case in Hyderabad rose to five on Thursday. Preliminary lab tests confirmed the presence of Alprazolam—a powerful sedative used to treat anxiety and panic disorders—in samples collected from three licensed depots in the Kukatpally area. Excise Department Arrests Four in Connection with the Case Excise officials

Adulterated Milk Tanker Seized in Agra After Child Deaths 0

Report In a dramatic crackdown, officials intercepted a tanker carrying 5,000 litres of adulterated milk on its way from Madhya Pradesh to Agra via the Agra-Bah road. Acting swiftly, they disposed of the contaminated milk by dumping it onto the road, aiming to eliminate any risk to public health. A video of the operation quickly

Ants on the Menu? Korean Restaurant Under Food Safety Fire 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 12, 2025
Officials Launch Probe After Social Media Outcry Authorities in South Korea are investigating a restaurant that served ants as garnishes, raising serious concerns about food safety violations. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety launched an investigation after photos of ant-topped dishes surfaced on blogs and social media. The restaurant reportedly added three to five
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Don’t Let Food Poisoning Rain on Your Trip 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News, Resources
- July 12, 2025
Travelling during the monsoon comes with unique health risks—food poisoning being one of the most common. The season’s high humidity, fluctuating temperatures, and damp environments create ideal conditions for bacterial growth, especially in improperly handled or stored food. For travellers, this means greater vigilance is required to avoid falling ill from contaminated food or water.
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India’s Shift to Ready-to-Cook Meals Gains Momentum 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 12, 2025
Overview More Indian households are turning to ready-to-cook (RTC) meals for the convenience and speed they offer. In just the past two years, over 18 million households have started using these products, making RTC the only packaged food category to double in volume. As this trend picks up, it brings with it a rising responsibility
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Tainted Toddy Toll Rises: 4 Dead, 37 Hospitalised in Hyderabad 0

Report The death toll from suspected adulterated toddy consumption in Hyderguda, Kukatpally in Hyderabad rose to four by Wednesday evening, while the number of hospitalised victims climbed to 37. Officials reported a sharp increase in cases from 15 on Tuesday night to 37 by the following day. Doctors at NIMS Hospital are treating 31 patients,

Lucknow Milkman Caught Spitting in Milk, Detained 0

Report A CCTV camera in Lucknow’s Gomti Nagar captured a milkman spitting into milk moments before delivering it to a customer. Lav Shukla, a resident of Vinay Khand, reviewed the footage from his home security camera and spotted the shocking act. The video showed the milkman, Mohammad Sharif, also known as Pappu, spitting into milk

Bengaluru Boy’s Death Linked to Spoiled Rice, Not Cake 0

Traced to the Rice Nearly 10 months after the tragic death of five-year-old Dheeraj B in Bhuvaneshwarinagar, Kempapura Agrahara, Bengaluru, authorities have confirmed that spoiled Vangibath (a brinjal rice dish) stored in the refrigerator for two days was the cause of fatal food poisoning, not the cake, as initially suspected. In the chaos that followed

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Samosas, Jalebis to Get Health Warnings in India’s Food Safety Drive 0

Hyderabad Toddy Adulteration: Death Toll Hits 5, Alprazolam Under Scrutiny 0

Adulterated Milk Tanker Seized in Agra After Child Deaths 0

Ants on the Menu? Korean Restaurant Under Food Safety Fire 0

Don’t Let Food Poisoning Rain on Your Trip 0

India’s Shift to Ready-to-Cook Meals Gains Momentum 0

Tainted Toddy Toll Rises: 4 Dead, 37 Hospitalised in Hyderabad 0

Lucknow Milkman Caught Spitting in Milk, Detained 0

Bengaluru Boy’s Death Linked to Spoiled Rice, Not Cake 0

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