Maharashtra Issues SOP to Tackle Mid-Day Meal Food Poisoning
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- August 4, 2025
In digestive health, “probiotics” and “prebiotics” often appear together, but they serve different roles. Probiotics are live beneficial bacteria that support the gut microbiome, while prebiotics nourish these bacteria. Prebiotics are naturally occurring fibres in plant-based foods that fuel the growth of beneficial gut microorganisms. They act as nourishment for good bacteria, helping them thrive.
READ MOREReport on Food Safety Inspections in Patancheru, Telangana On December 12, 2024, a food safety team conducted thorough inspections in the Patancheru region near Hyderabad, Telangana, targeting establishments near the ORR (Outer Ring Road) Muthangi. The team uncovered multiple violations related to hygiene, food safety practices, and regulatory compliance. Inspection Findings at Isthara Babai Hotel
READ MOREReport To promote the importance of nutritious eating and timely vaccinations, the Chandigarh Immunisation Department and Food Safety Administration, in collaboration with the Don Bosco Navjeevan Society, organized an awareness campaign in Faidan village on Friday. The event aimed to educate the community about the role of healthy food and vaccinations in ensuring overall well-being.
READ MOREFood Poisoning at Newly Opened Hotel Six individuals, including students from St. John’s Higher Secondary School in Vadakara, Koothattukulam, Ernakulam district, Kerala, and a KSRTC driver, suffered food poisoning after consuming food at a newly opened hotel. The incident occurred on the hotel’s inauguration day when a local vendor named Salim Kitchen served food, including
READ MORERennet is a cornerstone of cheese-making, responsible for the critical process of coagulating milk into curds and whey. This enzymatic marvel, primarily composed of chymosin, has a fascinating history rooted in tradition and science. While traditionally sourced from the stomach lining of young ruminants, rennet has evolved to include microbial, plant-based, and genetically engineered alternatives,
READ MOREOverview Addressing growing concerns about street food safety following the recent ban on artificial colours, Bengaluru’s Food and Safety Department has launched a specialized training program to restore public confidence in street vendors. This initiative equips vendors with essential knowledge about safe food handling and promotes the use of natural ingredients in their offerings. Over
READ MOREReport On Friday, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda informed the Lok Sabha that the government found no violation of sugar content regulations in Nestlé’s wheat-based baby food. He explained that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had taken suo motu cognizance of concerns regarding the product’s sugar content, triggered by a report
READ MOREEnzymes are nature’s catalysts that play an essential role in transforming food. These biological molecules simplify, enhance, and preserve food products, improving their quality, taste, nutritional value, and shelf life. From dairy to beverages, enzymes are key to breaking down complex molecules, enhancing textures, and unlocking hidden nutrients, making food both more accessible and enjoyable.
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