Customer Spots Expired Bhujia, Manager Denies Complaint Food safety officials in Rayagada, Odisha, imposed a Rs 1 lakh fine on Vishal Mega Mart on Monday after finding expired food items for sale at the store. The action followed a complaint from customer Sangram Patnaik, who discovered a packet of bhujia purchased on May 14 had
READ MOREKey Update With Onam driving a surge in milk demand, the Kerala government has intensified border inspections to block adulterated milk from entering the state. The Dairy Development and Food Safety Departments are jointly enforcing strict quality checks at major entry points. Milk arrivals have nearly doubled in the lead-up to Onam, raising concerns about
READ MOREHave you ever wondered why certain foods like cheese, fish, or sausages sometimes have a strong, sharp smell — or why eating them can occasionally trigger headaches or allergic reactions? The secret behind this lies in tiny natural chemicals called biogenic amines. These compounds form during food spoilage or fermentation and can have a big
READ MOREKey Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has set official quality standards for dehydrated tarragon—both in whole and powdered forms—under the First Amendment to the Food Products Standards and Food Additives Regulations, 2025. These new standards will take effect on February 1, 2026. For the first time, FSSAI has defined quality
READ MOREKey Update As part of Operation Nalikera, the Food Safety Department launched a one-day district-wide inspection to curb the sale of fake coconut oil during Onam. During the drive, officials seized 1,965 liters of adulterated oil. At a godown in Cherumukku, Tirurangadi (Malappuram), they confiscated 735 liters of oil. Officials sent all samples to laboratories
READ MOREKey Update The Delhi government directed all government, aided, and recognised private schools to actively educate students about processed foods, food safety, and the risks of unhealthy diets. In a recent circular, the Directorate of Education asked schools to proactively raise students’ awareness of both the benefits and drawbacks of processed foods. Delhi schools must
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