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WHO Calls for 50% Tax Hike on Sugary Drinks, Alcohol, Tobacco by 2035 0

Overview The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging countries to raise taxes on harmful products such as sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco by at least 50% over the next decade. Launching its strongest push yet through the new “3 by 35” initiative, the WHO argued that higher prices would cut consumption of these products, which

Rajasthan High Court Demands Action on Food Safety Failures 0

Report Taking suo motu cognisance of poor enforcement of the National Food Security Act and the Food Safety and Standards Act, the Rajasthan High Court has issued notices to central ministries and top state officials. Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand directed them to submit a report by July 30, explaining what action they have taken so

Avoiding Salmonella and E. coli: A Microbiologist’s Perspective 0

Report Every year, millions suffer from food poisoning from bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli. Outdoor eating — picnics and barbecues — raises the risk, as food stays exposed to germs and insects. You need clean hands, but parks and beaches rarely have soap and hot water. Alcohol hand gels help, but they don’t kill

Contaminated Free Ration Found in Amethi, Criminal Case Ordered 0
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- July 4, 2025
Report In a serious food safety lapse, officials in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, discovered food grains meant for free ration distribution were contaminated with soil and salt. District Magistrate Sanjay Chauhan confirmed the adulteration during a surprise inspection at a fair-price shop in Jalalpur Tiwari village. He ordered the immediate replacement of the grains and directed
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Monsoon Alert: FSSAI Says Clean Your Fridge Every 2 Weeks — Here’s Why 0
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- July 4, 2025
FSSAI’s Fresh Advisory The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued updated food safety guidelines for the monsoon. In addition to its usual reminders to wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly and maintain good hygiene, one particular recommendation stands out: clean and defrost your refrigerator every two weeks. Why Fridge Hygiene Matters Dr.
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Toxic Trouble: Mumbai Man Suffers Lead Poisoning from Old Aluminum Cooker 0
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- July 4, 2025
Report Doctors in Mumbai diagnosed a 50-year-old man with severe lead poisoning after he suffered from memory loss, fatigue, and painful numbness in his legs. Dr Vishal Gabale, the treating physician, confirmed elevated blood lead levels of 22 micrograms per deciliter through a heavy metal screening. Dr Gabale traced the cause to the patient’s old
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Vietnam Uncovers Fake Cooking Oil Scam Using Animal Feed Oil 0

Overview Vietnamese authorities have issued a nationwide public health warning after uncovering a large-scale counterfeit cooking oil operation. On June 24, police in Hung Yen province raided Nhat Minh Food Production and an affiliated import-export firm. They exposed a years-long scheme in which the companies repackaged animal-feed-grade oil and sold it across the country as

Health Concerns Push U.S. to Regulate Restaurant Additives 0

Overview For years, research reports have highlighted the presence of harmful substances and additives in food items served at restaurants in the U.S. However, it’s often only when a consumer files a lawsuit against a restaurant chain that courts take action. A notable example is the discontinuation of pork fat in French fries. Still, most

Used Cooking Oil Cleanup: Kerala Steps Up 0

Overview The Food Safety Department is intensifying efforts to prevent the reuse of cooking oil. Over the past three years, it has significantly increased the collection of used oil from hotels and eateries across Kerala. In the 2022–23 financial year alone, officials collected 419,561 litres. This number more than doubled in 2023–24, reaching 960,605 litres.

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WHO Calls for 50% Tax Hike on Sugary Drinks, Alcohol, Tobacco by 2035 0

Rajasthan High Court Demands Action on Food Safety Failures 0

Avoiding Salmonella and E. coli: A Microbiologist’s Perspective 0

Contaminated Free Ration Found in Amethi, Criminal Case Ordered 0

Monsoon Alert: FSSAI Says Clean Your Fridge Every 2 Weeks — Here’s Why 0

Toxic Trouble: Mumbai Man Suffers Lead Poisoning from Old Aluminum Cooker 0

Vietnam Uncovers Fake Cooking Oil Scam Using Animal Feed Oil 0

Health Concerns Push U.S. to Regulate Restaurant Additives 0

Used Cooking Oil Cleanup: Kerala Steps Up 0

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