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Telangana Cuts Food Poisoning Cases by 20% This Year 0

Key Update Telangana recorded 34,245 food poisoning cases from January to September this year, down from 42,789 cases in the same period last year, marking a 20% decline, according to health department data. Hyderabad continues to lead the state in food poisoning incidents, though cases fell 15%, from 8,990 last year to 7,662 this year.

India Tops Global Dairy Production with 25% Share 0

Key Development India now produces 25% of the world’s milk, recording 230.58 million tonnes in 2022–23, a 58% increase since 2014–15. Top producers—Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh—account for over 53% of the total output of dairy. In 2023–24, India exported 63,738 MT of dairy products worth $272.64 million, reflecting its growing

FSSAI Imposes Rs. 1 Lakh Penalty on Marico for Alleged Misbranding 0

Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has imposed a Rs. 1,00,000 penalty on Marico, the FMCG company behind brands such as Parachute, Saffola, Livon, and Nihar. The penalty, issued under Section 52 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, relates to alleged misbranding of certain product samples at a

Bengaluru Scientists Use Traditional Dye Wood to Detect Spoiled Milk 0

Key Development A research team at Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, has turned an ancient Asian dye wood into a tool for food safety, enabling the detection of when milk begins to spoil. They extracted compounds from Caesalpinia sappan L. (sappan heartwood) to create a plant-based colour indicator that changes hue as milk loses freshness. Smart

Doctors Welcome Ban on Fake ORS Drinks: ‘A Much-Needed Move’0

Overview Doctors across India have welcomed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) decision to ban the use of the term “ORS” on packaged beverages, calling it a long-overdue move to protect children’s health. For years, several flavoured drinks marketed as “ORS” or “hydration beverages” misled consumers and put young patients at risk.

Over 120 Fall Ill in Siberia After Eating Ready Meals 0

Key Update More than 120 people have fallen ill in Russia’s Siberian republic of Buryatia after consuming contaminated ready-made meals sold by a regional supermarket chain. Local health officials confirmed the outbreak, calling it one of the largest foodborne illness incidents in the region in recent years. Cases Rise Rapidly Russia’s consumer rights watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor,

Unsafe Kitchens and Auditoriums raises alarm in Kasaragod 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Health & Wellness
- October 22, 2025
Key Update The State Cooking Workers’ Union in Kasaragod reported that several auditoriums in the district operate without valid food safety and health certificates, as well as catering licenses. The union urged the Health and Food Safety Department to take strict action against these widespread violations to protect public health. They also pointed out that
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Vijayawada: Rotten Chicken, Unsafe Shops Exposed 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness, News
- October 22, 2025
Key Update Inspectors conducting surprise checks at meat and poultry shops in Vijayawada found shocking hygiene lapses and discovered spoiled meat being sold to unsuspecting customers. The team exposed widespread violations of food safety standards, revealing that lapses in regular oversight had allowed unsafe practices to continue unchecked. Disturbing Findings at Local Shops Inspectors visiting
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Codex Sets Global Standards for India’s Cardamom, Coriander, and Vanilla 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, General, News
- October 21, 2025
Key Update The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), the international authority that defines food safety and quality benchmarks, is reviewing India’s proposed standards for cardamom, coriander, and vanilla. Once approved, these Codex standards will gain universal recognition, enabling the three spices to be exported worldwide without facing individual country-specific compliance hurdles. A Major Boost for Exporters
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Telangana Cuts Food Poisoning Cases by 20% This Year 0

India Tops Global Dairy Production with 25% Share 0

FSSAI Imposes Rs. 1 Lakh Penalty on Marico for Alleged Misbranding 0

Bengaluru Scientists Use Traditional Dye Wood to Detect Spoiled Milk 0

Doctors Welcome Ban on Fake ORS Drinks: ‘A Much-Needed Move’0

Over 120 Fall Ill in Siberia After Eating Ready Meals 0

Unsafe Kitchens and Auditoriums raises alarm in Kasaragod 0

Vijayawada: Rotten Chicken, Unsafe Shops Exposed 0

Codex Sets Global Standards for India’s Cardamom, Coriander, and Vanilla 0

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