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Indore Shuts Down Gajak Factory Over Filthy Conditions 0

Key Update The district administration in Indore on Wednesday shut down a gajak (sesame and peanut sweet) factory in Khatipura after the food safety team found the sweets being prepared in unhygienic conditions. Officials Halt Production After Spotting Filth During a surprise inspection, food safety officials discovered workers preparing gajak and other sweets amid dirt

Gurgaon Food Outlets Face Criminal Proceedings for Unsafe Food 0

Overview The food safety department in Gurgaon has filed formal complaints against three food outlets after their samples tested unsafe. The cases have been lodged with the chief judicial magistrate’s court, marking the start of criminal proceedings against the establishments. The outlets under scrutiny include the KFC outlet in Sector 71, Burger Hut at a

Gut Health Directly Influences Brain Function, New Indo-German Study Finds 0

Key Development A recent Indo-German study shows that an imbalanced gut can impair brain function, affecting memory and learning. Published in BMC Biology, the study examined how changes in the gut microbiome affect brain health. The researchers found that long-term antibiotic use, poor diet, stress, and disrupted sleep can disturb the gut microbiome. This imbalance

Nestlé Faces Criticism Over Added Sugar in Cerelac Sold in Africa 0

Key Development A new report by Public Eye claims Nestlé sells Cerelac baby cereals with added sugar in many African countries, while the same products in Europe contain zero added sugar. Tests showed most African samples had added sugar, unlike those sold in Switzerland, Germany, and the UK. The World Health Organisation’s 2022 guidelines caution

ByHeart Infant Formula Linked to Botulism Outbreak Across 19 States 0

Key Development More than 50 babies in the United States have fallen sick with infant botulism after consuming contaminated ByHeart powdered infant formula, according to federal health officials. Botulism is a rare but serious illness that can cause paralysis and even death. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported 51 confirmed or suspected cases

Denmark Battles Dual Salmonella Outbreaks; Nearly 50 Infected 0

Key Update Danish health officials have confirmed 18 cases of Salmonella Strathcona since early November. The patients include 13 women and five men, ranging from 5 to 85 years old. The infections have spread across multiple regions of Denmark, much like how foodborne outbreaks cut across states in India. The Statens Serum Institut (SSI) and

Is Milk Really the “Complete Food”? A Doctor’s Warning for India 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 11, 2025
Key Update A video by Delhi-based gastroenterology specialist Dr Anshuman Kaushal has reopened India’s long-held belief that milk is the perfect complete food. He explains that many digestive issues Indians blame on gas or acidity often come from undiagnosed lactose intolerance. Why Milk Troubles Many Adults Medical research shows that a large majority of Asian
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Suspected Food Poisoning at Khajuraho Resort Claims Three Lives 0
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- December 11, 2025
Key Development Three employees of a Khajuraho resort in Madhya Pradesh died, and two remain on ventilator support, after suspected food poisoning during a staff lunch. A total of 11 workers were hospitalised, according to health department officials. Several are still undergoing treatment at Jayarogya Hospital attached to Gwalior Medical College. Administration Confirms Deaths, Announces
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No, Your Aluminium Foil-Wrapped Food Won’t Cause Cancer 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- December 10, 2025
Key Update Consumers across the country are questioning the safety of aluminium foil used to wrap food, fearing exposure to “heavy metals” and a possible cancer risk. Experts counter these concerns and clarify that aluminium is not a heavy metal, is not listed as a carcinogen, and usually enters the body in extremely small, harmless
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Indore Shuts Down Gajak Factory Over Filthy Conditions 0

Gurgaon Food Outlets Face Criminal Proceedings for Unsafe Food 0

Gut Health Directly Influences Brain Function, New Indo-German Study Finds 0

Nestlé Faces Criticism Over Added Sugar in Cerelac Sold in Africa 0

ByHeart Infant Formula Linked to Botulism Outbreak Across 19 States 0

Denmark Battles Dual Salmonella Outbreaks; Nearly 50 Infected 0

Is Milk Really the “Complete Food”? A Doctor’s Warning for India 0

Suspected Food Poisoning at Khajuraho Resort Claims Three Lives 0

No, Your Aluminium Foil-Wrapped Food Won’t Cause Cancer 0

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