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FSSAI Pushes Stronger Action on Antibiotic Residues in Food 0
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- February 23, 2026
Key Update Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) organised a sectoral stakeholder consultation on antibiotic residues at FDA Bhawan, New Delhi, reinforcing its commitment to science-based regulatory reforms to protect public health. More than 70 stakeholders—including government officials, FBO associations, laboratory representatives, regulatory experts, and food industry members—participated in the consultation. They discussed
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CSIR–CFTRI Hosts International Workshop on Sodium Reduction in Traditional Foods 0
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- February 23, 2026
Key Update The CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR–CFTRI) held an international workshop on “Sensory Strategies for Sodium Reduction in Indian Traditional Foods” at its Mysuru campus on February 21. The event focused on reducing excess sodium in Indian diets without compromising taste, safety, or nutritional quality. Balancing Taste, Nutrition and Food Safety Scientists, sensory
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Improper Chicken Disposal Sparks Food Safety Action in Tirupati 0
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- February 23, 2026
Key Update Chandradandu Prakash Naidu, Chairman of the Meat Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited, raised serious concerns over the improper chicken disposal by retail outlets in Tirupati, warning that such negligence could pose significant health risks to residents. On Sunday, he conducted surprise inspections at several meat shops in Tirupati and found that some
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Andhra Pradesh set to inaugurate Advanced Food Testing Lab in Tirumala 0

Key Update The Andhra Pradesh government will soon inaugurate a state-of-the-art food testing lab in Tirumala to ensure the highest quality standards for Srivari prasadam and food served to devotees. Health Minister Y. Satya Kumar Yadav announced that the ₹25 crore project is nearing completion, with nearly 90% of construction and installation work finished. The

Over 30,000 Kg of Expired Amul Products Destroyed in Jaipur 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department has destroyed over 30,000 kilograms of allegedly expired Amul products at a warehouse in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Officials acted as part of an ongoing drive against food adulteration and to enforce food safety regulations. Authorities have scheduled the next batch of expired products for destruction on Monday. Surprise Inspection Following

Seafood on Your Plate, Risk in Your Gut?0

Seafood is an important part of a balanced diet, valued for its high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids and essential nutrients. However, when fish and shellfish are improperly handled, stored or prepared, they can become a serious source of foodborne illness. Health experts warn that seafood poisoning is often dismissed as a minor digestive issue, but

Six Students Fall Ill After Lizard Tail Found in Soft Drink in Tiruchi 0

Key Update Six students of a government college in Tiruchi in Tamil Nadu were hospitalised on February 18, 2026, after consuming a soft drink purchased from the college canteen that allegedly contained an animal part. Doctors admitted them to the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH) after they reported nausea. Authorities discharged the students the

Adulterated Coconut Oil Row: SHRC Steps In as Farmers Demand Crackdown 0

Key Update The alleged large-scale manufacture and sale of adulterated coconut oil in north Kerala has raised serious food safety concerns. Acting on complaints, the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has directed the Food Safety Commissioner to conduct an urgent inquiry and submit a report within 15 days. The intervention highlights the potential public health

Street Food Boom Outpaces Monitoring in Thiruvananthapuram 0

Key Development Street food continues to attract large crowds in Thiruvananthapuram, offering affordable, tasty meals and a steady income for small entrepreneurs. However, as the number of vendors rises rapidly, regulatory oversight has failed to keep pace, raising concerns about hygiene and quality control. Consumers prefer these outlets because they serve flavourful food at much

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FSSAI Pushes Stronger Action on Antibiotic Residues in Food 0

CSIR–CFTRI Hosts International Workshop on Sodium Reduction in Traditional Foods 0

Improper Chicken Disposal Sparks Food Safety Action in Tirupati 0

Andhra Pradesh set to inaugurate Advanced Food Testing Lab in Tirumala 0

Over 30,000 Kg of Expired Amul Products Destroyed in Jaipur 0

Seafood on Your Plate, Risk in Your Gut?0

Six Students Fall Ill After Lizard Tail Found in Soft Drink in Tiruchi 0

Adulterated Coconut Oil Row: SHRC Steps In as Farmers Demand Crackdown 0

Street Food Boom Outpaces Monitoring in Thiruvananthapuram 0

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