FSSAI Halts Sale of Select Rum and Whisky Variants Over Flavouring Violations
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- August 5, 2026
Food Manifest Around 40 Students Affected Around 40 students from Kakkat Government Higher Secondary School, Nileshwaram, Kasaragod, were hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning after returning from an excursion to Wayanad on Saturday (November 22, 2025). Four teachers who accompanied them also sought medical attention. All affected students were admitted to Nileshwaram Taluk Hospital and nearby private
READ MOREKey Development The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has tasked the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) with a scientific study to assess how plastic packaging used widely in food delivery behaves under intense heat, long delivery times and extended storage. The study will test commonly used materials such as PET, recycled PET, polycarbonate and laminated films
READ MOREKey Development Jharkhand’s capital, Ranchi, enjoys its favourite street food corners, but these spots carry a hidden health cost. Inspections at Kutchery Chowk, Lalpur and Albert Ekka Chowk uncovered routine violations of FSSAI hygiene rules. Vendors cooked with bare hands, handled money and utensils simultaneously, and operated beside garbage piles, stagnant water and overflowing drains—conditions
READ MOREKey Update The Kerala Health Department has issued an order stating that food items seized during inspections to ensure hygiene and quality in restaurants must not be publicly displayed. The order also instructs officials not to share information about seized substandard food with the media. Secrecy Concerns Inside the Department The directive, issued on October
READ MOREKey Development The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall of certain batches of Organic Moringa Leaf Powder due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was sold across the country through Africa Imports’ official website. The company voluntarily initiated the recall because Salmonella infections can be serious, especially for young children,
READ MOREKey Update Delhi laid the foundation for its first Atal Canteen in Timarpur in Delhi on Friday, launching an initiative that aims to provide safe, hygienic and affordable meals to economically weaker sections. The canteens will serve lunch and dinner at ₹5 each, beginning December 25. Designed for Hygiene, Clean Service and Safe Food According to
READ MOREKey Update Supermarket shelves are packed with biscuits, drinks, and snacks labelled as high-protein, but many offer more marketing than meaningful nutrition. While protein is a trending buzzword, the actual boost in many fortified products is small and sometimes comes with hidden nutritional downsides. What Makes a Food Protein-Fortified? In India, a product qualifies as
READ MOREKey Update The Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), chaired by senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal, met on Friday to examine key concerns related to food safety and quality control. Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava and FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani attended the meeting on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Food
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