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Uncooked Noodles Kill Teen in Cairo, Prompt Food Reform Demands 0
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- August 30, 2025
Key Update A 13-year-old boy in Cairo, Egypt, died after eating three packets of uncooked instant noodles, triggering nationwide alarm over the risks of processed foods and viral food trends. He fell sick within 30 minutes, showing symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and sweating. Medical staff tried to save him, but he died shortly
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Herb Purity in Focus: CSIR- CIMAP researchers Develop AI Tool to Spot Adulteration 0
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- August 30, 2025
Key Update Researchers at the CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) and CIMAP (Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants) in Lucknow have pioneered a state-of-the-art AI-driven method to combat food fraud and adulteration in India’s natural medicine industry. Led by senior scientist C.H. Ratnasekhar, the team developed a machine learning-guided metabolomic fingerprinting technique
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Kerala Seizes 4,513L Fake Coconut Oil Under Operation Life 0
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- August 29, 2025
Key Update In intensified operations as part of Operation Life, the Food Safety Department seized 4,513 litres of suspicious coconut oil from seven districts. Health Minister Veena George announced that officials launched the raids after receiving complaints about poor-quality oil. Officials Raid Seven Districts Assistant Food Safety Commissioners led special squads and raided coconut oil
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Indian Beverage Association (IBA) Pushes for Sugar-Based Tax System 0

Key Development The Indian Beverage Association (IBA), representing leading soft drink makers, urged the finance ministry to adopt a sugar-based tax system for beverages. The association made this demand ahead of the GST Council meeting next month, where members will review tax rates on several goods. Current High Tax Rates The government taxes all aerated

Last Call: PepsiCo Retires 9 Drinks, 21 More on the Way Out 0

Overview PepsiCo has announced the discontinuation of nine beverage variants, with 21 additional drinks marked as “limited time left.” While production has ceased, some items may still be available in stores until existing inventory is sold out. The move is part of PepsiCo’s broader effort to streamline its portfolio and concentrate on high-performing segments like

Rotten Meat, Synthetic Cheese, Expired Sweets: J&K Shuts 9 Food Outlets 0

Licenses Suspended in Srinagar and Anantnag The J&K (Jammu and Kashmir) Food and Drug Administration has suspended the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licenses of nine food outlets across the Valley as part of its intensified crackdown on food safety violations. Officials confirmed on Tuesday that four outlets operated in Srinagar, while

Public Meet on Food Safety & Adulteration in Mysuru, Aug 30 0

Key Updates The Mysuru Grahakara Parishat (MGP) will hold a public meeting on August 30 to address growing concerns about food adulteration and safety in the city. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. at 6/1 Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri, Mysuru. Since its formation, MGP has actively worked to educate the public about how commonly consumed

India Extends Fortified Rice Programme to 2028, Strengthens Food Safety 0

Key Update The Government of India has extended its fortified rice initiative under all food security schemes until December 2028, committing ₹17,082 crore to strengthen public health and food safety. By enriching rice with iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12, the government aims to actively combat anaemia and other micronutrient deficiencies. Since replacing all rice

Jaggery Replaces Coconut Oil as Top Adulteration Concern in Kannur 0

Key Update While many parts of Kerala continue to report coconut oil adulteration, Kannur presents a different picture. Over the past two years, the Food Safety Department has not reported a single case of coconut oil adulteration in the district. Instead, the highest number of complaints have involved jaggery laced with synthetic colours, widely sold

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Uncooked Noodles Kill Teen in Cairo, Prompt Food Reform Demands 0

Herb Purity in Focus: CSIR- CIMAP researchers Develop AI Tool to Spot Adulteration 0

Kerala Seizes 4,513L Fake Coconut Oil Under Operation Life 0

Indian Beverage Association (IBA) Pushes for Sugar-Based Tax System 0

Last Call: PepsiCo Retires 9 Drinks, 21 More on the Way Out 0

Rotten Meat, Synthetic Cheese, Expired Sweets: J&K Shuts 9 Food Outlets 0

Public Meet on Food Safety & Adulteration in Mysuru, Aug 30 0

India Extends Fortified Rice Programme to 2028, Strengthens Food Safety 0

Jaggery Replaces Coconut Oil as Top Adulteration Concern in Kannur 0

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