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Widespread Violations in Karnataka’s Ice Cream, Soft Drinks Units 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 4, 2025
Overview Following a two-day inspection, Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA) found that nearly 50% of local manufacturers of ice cream, ice candy, and soft drinks violate hygiene and safety standards. Out of 220 units inspected, 97 received official notices, while the remaining were warned for poor storage practices. Alarming Additives in Popular
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Food Safety Dept Shuts Hotel Bilal Biryani Over Food Poisoning 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 4, 2025
Report The Food Safety Department has shut down Hotel Bilal Biryani in Triplicane in Chennai after six customers reportedly suffered food poisoning from consuming spoiled food. Authorities admitted the affected individuals to the Communicable Diseases Hospital (CDH) in Tondiarpet. The closure followed protests by some customers and complaints lodged by two victims at the Triplicane
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Zoonotic Diseases: A Critical Concern in Food Safety 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- April 2, 2025
Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can be transmitted from animals to humans, posing a significant food safety risk. These diseases spread through direct contact with infected animals or by consuming contaminated food products. With the increase in global trade, livestock production, and complex food supply chains, the risk of zoonotic disease transmission is growing. As
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Food Safety Officials Crack Down on Substandard Watermelons 0

Report The Food Safety Department has urged consumers to check watermelons carefully before purchasing to ensure they are free from harmful chemicals. Officials inspected various selling points in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday and Friday as part of their ongoing drive against artificially colored and rotten watermelons. Officials Seize Over 1,100 kg of Poor-Quality Watermelons

Ludhiana Dairy Products Fail Food Safety Tests 0

Report Food safety tests done in Ludhiana, Punjab, over the past six months have exposed serious quality concerns, with nearly one-third of milk and dairy products failing to meet safety standards. Health Officials Identify Substandard Food Samples Dr. Amarjeet Kaur, District Health Officer (DHO), reported that officials tested 82 samples of milk and dairy products

FSSAI Flags Illegal Chinese Garlic Sale in Chennai 0

Report FSSAI has acted on complaints about the sale of prohibited Chinese garlic in Chennai markets and directed the Tamil Nadu government to investigate. Parliament was informed on Tuesday about this directive. India banned garlic imports from China in September 2005 after detecting the fungi Embellisia alli and Urocytsis cepulae in previous shipments. Authorities Seize