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Kerala High Court Directs FSSAI to Act on Microplastics in Bottled Water 0

Petition Highlights Health Risks and Consumer Rights The Kerala High Court has directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to take action after studies revealed the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in bottled water. Environmental activist C.R. Neelakandan filed a petition citing national and international tests that detected plastic particles in water

Ultra-Processed Foods Replace Traditional Diets, Drive Chronic Diseases: Lancet Warns 0

Key Update A new three-paper series in The Lancet warns that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are displacing traditional diets worldwide, driving obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and premature death. Authored by 43 global experts, including India’s Dr Arun Gupta and Prof Srinath Reddy, the series calls for immediate policy action. Experts stress that personal choices alone

Odisha Child Dies After Swallowing Toy Found in Chips Packet 0

Key Update A four-year-old boy, Bigil Pradhan, tragically died in Musimaha village, Kandhamal district, Odisha, after accidentally swallowing a small plastic toy hidden inside a chips packet. The child was eating the snack at home when the toy became lodged in his throat, causing him to choke. Medical Officer Confirms Cause of Death Dr Jakesh

Denver Health Inspectors Destroy Food at Unlicensed Eatery, Video Sparks Debate 0

Key Update A video showing a female health inspector pouring bleaching powder onto food at an unlicensed street-side eatery in Denver, Colorado, in the United States, has gone viral on social media. The inspector, who works with the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE), carried out the operation with a male colleague. The

FSSAI Directs Immediate Removal of Misleading ‘ORS’ Drinks From Market 0

Key Update FSSAI has directed State and Union Territory Food Safety Authorities to immediately remove all fruit-based beverages, ready-to-serve drinks, energy drinks, electrolyte drinks, and similar products that use the term “ORS” in their brand or product names. In its 19 November order, FSSAI noted that several manufacturers still market products labelled as “ORS,” despite

Stricter Safety Steps for Milk Vending Units: FSSAI Issues New Advisory 0

Key Development Milk vending units often operate with limited monitoring, increasing the risk of adulteration and poor handling. To strengthen safety, FSSAI issued an advisory on 19 November 2025 outlining clear requirements for all dairy units using vending machines and kiosks. Rapid Test Kits Made Mandatory FSSAI has mandated that all operators keep FSSAI-validated rapid

India Faces a Superbug Explosion: 83% Carry Drug-Resistant Bacteria 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 21, 2025
Key Update India is experiencing a major surge in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) or superbug explosion, with 83% of patients entering hospitals already carrying drug-resistant bacteria. A global study led by AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, and published in The Lancet, warns that India has reached a critical point where routine infections are becoming harder to treat. What’s
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iD Fresh Food Launches New Preservative Free Pancake Batter 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 20, 2025
Key Update iD Fresh Food has expanded its breakfast range by launching iD Pancake Batter, an eggless, ready-to-cook batter made without preservatives or artificial flavours. The company designed this product for families who want quick, clean, and safe meal options, especially for children. The new pancake batter follows iD Fresh Food’s clean-label philosophy. The company
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Telangana to Roll Out Unified Hostel System as Food Poisoning Cases Rise 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 19, 2025
Key Update The Telangana state government is preparing to introduce a unified hostel management software after task force committees and institution-level committees failed to curb the rise in food poisoning cases in government-run schools and hostels. Last year, the government created these committees to tackle the growing number of foodborne illness incidents in residential institutions.
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Kerala High Court Directs FSSAI to Act on Microplastics in Bottled Water 0

Ultra-Processed Foods Replace Traditional Diets, Drive Chronic Diseases: Lancet Warns 0

Odisha Child Dies After Swallowing Toy Found in Chips Packet 0

Denver Health Inspectors Destroy Food at Unlicensed Eatery, Video Sparks Debate 0

FSSAI Directs Immediate Removal of Misleading ‘ORS’ Drinks From Market 0

Stricter Safety Steps for Milk Vending Units: FSSAI Issues New Advisory 0

India Faces a Superbug Explosion: 83% Carry Drug-Resistant Bacteria 0

iD Fresh Food Launches New Preservative Free Pancake Batter 0

Telangana to Roll Out Unified Hostel System as Food Poisoning Cases Rise 0

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