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Kolar Arecanut Seizure: Lab Tests Reveal Unsafe and Substandard Samples 0
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- October 12, 2026
Key Update Food safety officials in Karnataka have initiated legal proceedings after laboratory tests identified unsafe and substandard arecanut samples from a consignment seized in Kolar district. Authorities intercepted 174 bags of arecanuts in Mulbagal taluk on September 14 and are conducting further tests to determine whether the violations extend to the remaining stock. The
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Pune FDA Warns of Crackdown on Illegal Food Colours 0
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- October 12, 2026
Key Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pune division, has warned hotels, restaurants, dhabas, and sweet and farsan manufacturers against using unauthorised food colours. The department said it would take strict action against establishments that violate food safety regulations. FDA Suspends Dhaba’s FSSAI Registration The warning follows a recent inspection of Punjabi Dhaba in
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Unhygienic Snack Production Costs Kozhikode Manufacturer ₹1 Lakh 0
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- October 12, 2026
Key Update The Kozhikode Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) has fined Akhil Traders, a fried-snack manufacturer in Palayam, ₹1 lakh for allegedly producing and distributing food under unhygienic conditions. Officials Shut Down Establishment After Inspection Food Safety officials inspected the establishment at C.P. Bazaar in Palayam in February and found the premises severely unhygienic and unfit
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FSSAI Flags Misleading Protein Claims at Dr Reddy’s, Nestlé and Others 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Dr Reddy’s, Nestlé Health Science, Tirupati Wellness, Amazon, Flipkart and Netmeds over allegedly misleading health claims associated with products marketed for protein support and lean muscle maintenance. In a social media post on Thursday, the food safety regulator said it

FDA Seizes 1.39 Tonnes of Bananas Over Illegal Chemical Ripening in Navi Mumbai 0

Key Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized 1,394 kg of bananas worth ₹67,814 from the APMC Turbhe Fruit Market in Navi Mumbai after finding that a seller had dipped the fruit directly in a chemical solution to speed up ripening. Food safety regulations prohibit this practice because it may leave chemical residues

Expired Foods, Unsafe Milk Handling: Tamil Nādu Tea Shops Face Fines 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has fined tea shops and bakeries in and around Gobichettipalayam, near Erode, Tamil Nadu, for food safety violations, including unhygienic milk handling, expired food products, and the use of banned plastic packaging. Acting on the directions of District Collector S. Kandasamy, a team led by G.

Festive Food Safety: FSSAI Steps Up Checks Ahead of Navratri and Diwali 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all states and Union Territories to intensify food safety inspections ahead of Navratri and Diwali to prevent the sale of adulterated, counterfeit and unsafe food products. In a letter posted on X on October 6, FSSAI highlighted the rising demand for sweets,

Starbucks Faces Lawsuit Over ‘Sugar-Free’ Protein Drinks 0

Key Update Starbucks is facing a class-action lawsuit in the US over eight protein beverages labelled “sugar-free” that contain 13 to 21 grams of sugar per venti serving. The lawsuit alleges that the drinks contain lactose, a naturally occurring sugar in milk. The products include sugar-free vanilla and caramel protein lattes and protein matchas, along

FSSAI Recalls Everest Cumin Powder Batch Over Excess Pesticide Residues 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered the immediate recall of a specific batch of pre-packed Everest cumin powder after laboratory tests found pesticide residues above the prescribed limits. The affected product is Batch No. E080668761. FSSAI declared the sample “UNSAFE” under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006,

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Kolar Arecanut Seizure: Lab Tests Reveal Unsafe and Substandard Samples 0

Pune FDA Warns of Crackdown on Illegal Food Colours 0

Unhygienic Snack Production Costs Kozhikode Manufacturer ₹1 Lakh 0

FSSAI Flags Misleading Protein Claims at Dr Reddy’s, Nestlé and Others 0

FDA Seizes 1.39 Tonnes of Bananas Over Illegal Chemical Ripening in Navi Mumbai 0

Expired Foods, Unsafe Milk Handling: Tamil Nādu Tea Shops Face Fines 0

Festive Food Safety: FSSAI Steps Up Checks Ahead of Navratri and Diwali 0

Starbucks Faces Lawsuit Over ‘Sugar-Free’ Protein Drinks 0

FSSAI Recalls Everest Cumin Powder Batch Over Excess Pesticide Residues 0

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