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Chennai Girl Hospitalised After Glass Found in Sealed Boba Drink 0

Child Injured After Consuming Contaminated Drink In Chennai, a young girl was hospitalised after she bit into a shard of glass hidden in a sealed boba drink. Her mother had purchased the drink on April 27 from the Frozen Bottle outlet in Thoraipakkam. Mistaking the shard for an ice cube, the girl put it in

The Safety and Financial Risks of Adulterated Grains 0

Authors: Sunitha Poulose, Kochurani Abraham, & Linda Joise George Introduction Food sellers and suppliers often adulterate essential staples like rice, wheat, and pulses to meet rising demand and outpace competition. They mix in crushed stones, sand, or plastic beads to increase weight or volume. Some even spray water to make grains heavier. These harmful practices

Srinagar Watermelons Safe, Confirms J&K Food Safety Dept 0

Viral Video Triggers Public Concern The Jammu and Kashmir Drug and Food Safety Department confirmed that watermelons sold in Srinagar markets are safe to consume, putting to rest public fears over artificial colouring and pesticide contamination. A viral video posted last week by an RTI activist showed a red stain appearing on tissue paper after

Filthy Train Pantry Expose Indian Railway Hygiene Lapses 0
- A to Z, Blog, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 24, 2025
Report Unhygienic conditions continue to plague train pantry services in the railway, despite ongoing public outrage and multiple complaints. Media reports have exposed alarming visuals from trains that reveal blatant violations of food safety and sanitation rules. Investigators accessed footage showing a pantry worker spitting inside a train coach after chewing what appears to be
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Widespread Violations Found in Kozhikode Food Spot Checks 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 24, 2025
Officials Target Unsanitary Kitchens Across Kozhikode The Food Safety Department has launched a surprise crackdown on food outlets across Kozhikode, revealing widespread hygiene violations in restaurants, cool bars, and bakeries. Acting on confidential complaints, officials inspected establishments in Kozhikode North, Kozhikode South, Vellayil, Kunnamangalam, and Cherooppa. Authorities Shut Down Eight Restaurants Officials shut down eight
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Expired and Spoiled Food: Myths vs. Reality You Should Know 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 23, 2025
We’ve all been there — standing in front of the fridge or pantry, staring at a packet or leftovers with a questionable expiry date. The big question hits: “Is this still safe to eat?” Reducing food waste is important, and nobody wants to toss good food unnecessarily. So, it’s tempting to trust your nose or
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