Report Following directives from Food Safety Commissioner Vakati Karuna and NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha, three Food Safety officials inspected four bakeries and two sweet shops in Vijayawada on Saturday, January 11, and uncovered several hygiene violations. Dangerous Levels of Reused Oil Detected Food Controller N. Purnachandrarao reported that the teams discovered unsanitary kitchens and
READ MOREReport On Tuesday, 31 students sought medical attention after falling ill from food they ate at their hostel in Karimnagar, Telangana. The incident occurred after dinner at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule BC Welfare Residential Gurukul in Sharma Nagar on January 6. Several students began experiencing symptoms like diarrhoea and vomiting after the meal. Authorities quickly transported
READ MOREReport The Health Department has stepped up its efforts to ensure food safety, eliminate the use of banned plastic, and address sewage pollution in East Ottapalam. in Palakkad. During recent inspections, officials identified several violations and imposed fines on multiple establishments. They penalized three restaurants, with two fined for storing food in unsafe conditions and
READ MOREIncreased Jaggery Production in Salem and Namakkal The Department of Food Safety has intensified inspections at jaggery production facilities in Salem and Namakkal districts in Tamilnad ahead of the upcoming Pongal festivities. With jaggery being a key ingredient in making Pongal, producers in these districts have increased their output over the past two weeks. In
READ MOREReport The National Food Security Act (NFSA) of 2013 has made a significant impact on reducing child stunting in India. A recent study published in the American Economic Association’s Applied Economics journal shows how the expanded distribution of food grains has improved the nutrition of children, particularly in vulnerable regions. Study Overview The study, conducted
READ MORENitrates are chemicals that have become a growing concern for both human health and the environment. While they are essential for plant growth and naturally found in many foods, excessive nitrates or harmful forms can cause serious health issues. From contaminated water to processed meats, nitrates are pervasive, making it crucial to understand their risks.
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