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Toxic Boondi Threatens Public Health in Dhubri During Ramadan 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 10, 2025
Report Unethical traders in the Dhubri district in Assam are selling contaminated Boondi, a popular fried chickpea snack, by adding toxic, non-edible colours from the Raja Rani brand (non-edible, industrial-grade dyes). They use these synthetic dyes to enhance the snack’s appearance, putting consumers at serious health risks. Adulterated Boondi Spreads Across Markets Markets across Fakirganj,
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How Climate Change Affects Food Safety in India 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 8, 2025
As climate change impacts the planet, food safety is increasingly at risk, especially in India, where agriculture is a vital part of the economy and people’s livelihoods. Unpredictable weather patterns, such as extreme heat, floods, and changing rainfall, are directly affecting the quality and safety of the food we rely on. These changes not only
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Karnataka FDA Raises Concerns Over Plastic Use in Holige Preparation 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 8, 2025
Report As Ugadi approaches Karnataka this year, Holige (a festival treat made of dough stuffed with jaggery, coconut, and lentils) is under scrutiny due to vendors using plastic sheets for its preparation and packaging. The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) in Karnataka has raised alarms about the health risks associated with these practices. Plastic
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Buldhana District Faces Severe Hair Loss Outbreak Linked to Toxic Wheat 0

Report Residents of Maharashtra’s Buldhana district have been struck by a sudden and severe hair loss outbreak, leaving health authorities and experts searching for answers. A recent investigation by Padma Shri Dr Himmatrao Bawaskar suggests toxic wheat contaminated with high levels of selenium as the potential cause. His month-long study revealed that wheat distributed through

Tartrazine Found in Fried Green Peas by Karnataka FDA 0

Report Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drugs Administration (FDA) detected Tartrazine, a banned dye, in 64 of 114 fried green peas samples. In a March 3 report to the Chief Minister’s Office, FDA Commissioner Srinivas K confirmed that 96 samples had been tested, with 32 found safe. The remaining samples are still under analysis. Artificial Dyes

Health Officials Urge Schools to Boost Safety Amid Heat 0

Report As temperatures rise, the district health and family welfare department convened a meeting on Tuesday at the Govt Lady Goschen Hospital auditorium at Mangaluru to discuss summer safety protocols for educational institutions. Representatives from medical and nursing colleges, public instruction and pre-university education departments, degree and technical engineering colleges, and the social welfare department

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