Report The Karnataka Department of Food Safety and Public Health has uncovered bacterial contamination and non-dairy additives in unbranded paneer sold in Bengaluru. This comes after a large-scale inspection initiated in March, prompted by rising concerns over food adulteration and contamination. Inspection Details In response to complaints of adulteration, Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K led
READ MOREReport The ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) and Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI) has developed a novel biofortified sweet potato variety, marking a significant advancement in tribal food security. Known as SP-95/4, this pink-skinned, orange-fleshed tuber has completed final trials in several states, including Odisha, West Bengal, Karnataka, and Kerala. High Crop Production
READ MOREOverview The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for a brand of coffee grounds across 15 states due to mislabelling as decaffeinated, which could cause “adverse health consequences.” The FDA has alerted individuals who avoid caffeine for health reasons, including hypertension, heart conditions, pregnancy, or specific medications. Affected States in the
READ MOREGlyphosate, a widely used weed killer or a herbicide, is more common in our food than you might think. Found in grains, cereals, and even fruits, its presence has sparked debates about safety. While regulators say small amounts are harmless, some studies link it to health concerns like gut issues and even cancer. So, how
READ MOREReport After the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA) conducted inspections across Karnataka, idli sales at Bengaluru’s popular darshinis dropped significantly. Customers are increasingly cautious about hygiene, with some specifically asking if cloth is used in the cooking process. Shift in Customer Preferences Breakfast spots in areas like Malleswaram, RT Nagar, and Jayanagar report
READ MOREReport A Lucknow shelter home in Uttar Pradesh failed to ensure food safety and hygiene, leading to the deaths of four orphans with special needs from severe dehydration and diarrhea. For the second consecutive year, authorities hospitalized children from Nirvan Rajkiya Bal Grih Visheshikrit with similar symptoms, highlighting the ongoing risks of food and water
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