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Food Safety Measures in Place for Attukal Pongala 0
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- February 24, 2025
Report The district administration has mandated strict food safety compliance for food business operators during this year’s Attukal Pongala festival in March in Thiruvananthapuram. Hotels and restaurants must prominently display their food safety licence or registration. Additionally, hotel staff must carry their medical fitness certificates for inspections. Mandatory Training for Food Vendors The Food Safety
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PGI Study Urges India to Replace trans-fat with Healthier Oils 0
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- February 24, 2025
Report The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)’s Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health released a study emphasizing India’s urgent need to shift from trans fats to healthier edible oils. The report, ‘Roadmap for Replacing Trans-Fats with Healthy Edible Oil in India,’ was presented at a national stakeholder meeting aimed
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Payyambalam Beach Shop’s Shocking Food Storage Violation 0
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- February 24, 2025
Report The Health Department inspectors from the Pallikkunnu Zone Corporation were shocked to find improper food storage at a roadside shop near Payyambalam Beach, Kannur. The shop, lacking an electricity connection, used a non-functional refrigerator filled with blocks of ice to store food. When customers arrived, the staff heated and served the food. This alarming
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Titanium Dioxide in Food: Should India Ban It?0

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is a common white pigment that manufacturers use in everyday products like candies, ice cream, salad dressings, and even frozen pizzas. It brightens and enhances the appearance of food, but growing concerns have emerged about its safety in consumption. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves its use in small amounts,

Potential Risk of Robbauera albescens in Yogurt for Immunocompromised Individuals 0

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February 22, 2025

Authors: Sunitha Poulose, Athira D, Biya V. Jomon Introduction No one wants to take a spoonful of yoghurt only to find mould and have the moment ruined. Moisture-rich foods like yoghurt are more likely to get mould and yeast contamination. One such yeast, Robbauera albescens, from the Debaryomycetaceae family, is a growing concern. While harmless

Food Safety Department Steps Up Inspections Ahead of Summer in Coimbatore 0

Report As summer approaches, locally-made soft drinks flood the market. In response, the food safety department in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has announced plans to conduct regular inspections. These inspections will focus on monitoring the sale of unapproved soft drinks, pathaneer (palm neera), and fruit beverages. The department seeks to ensure consumer safety and raise awareness

Thrikkakara’s Food Safety App Fails to Deliver 0

Report Almost five months after the launch of the Thrikkakara Consumer Protection Forum app, which aimed to help consumers report food quality concerns in local eateries, the initiative has failed to produce results. An IT company from Thrissur developed the app, and Food and Civil Supplies Minister GR Anil introduced it in September of the

Aspartame: Uses, Health Concerns, and Natural Alternatives 0

Aspartame is a widely used artificial sweetener that is approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. It is commonly found in sugar-free and low-calorie food products such as diet sodas, sugar-free gum, protein bars, and various processed foods. Approved by food regulatory bodies worldwide, including the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), aspartame has

Coca-Cola Enters Prebiotic Soda Market with Simply Pop 0

Report Coca-Cola has launched Simply Pop, a new prebiotic soda line, directly challenging brands like Olipop and Poppi. Set to debut in late February across the West Coast and Southeast U.S., this launch underscores the company’s commitment to food safety and functional beverages. Over the past two decades, traditional soft drink consumption has declined due

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PGI Study Urges India to Replace trans-fat with Healthier Oils 0

Payyambalam Beach Shop’s Shocking Food Storage Violation 0

Titanium Dioxide in Food: Should India Ban It?0

Potential Risk of Robbauera albescens in Yogurt for Immunocompromised Individuals 0

Food Safety Department Steps Up Inspections Ahead of Summer in Coimbatore 0

Thrikkakara’s Food Safety App Fails to Deliver 0

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