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Snake Found on Pani Puri Cart in Virar, Sparks Food Safety Concerns 0

Key Update Pani puri, one of India’s most beloved and affordable street foods, appeals to people of all age groups. However, repeated concerns about hygiene and food safety continue to trouble consumers, especially as disturbing videos of unhygienic practices circulate on social media. In a shocking incident in Virar in Palghar in Maharashtra, locals allegedly

US FDA Reassesses Cancer-Linked Additive BHA in Food Products 0

Key Update US federal health officials announced on Tuesday (February 11) that they will reassess the safety of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), a preservative used in foods such as potato chips, breakfast cereals, frozen meals, and meat products. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new request for information on BHA and began a

101 Kg Stale Food Seized in Joint Food Safety Raids Across Guntur 0

Key Update Food safety and legal metrology authorities conducted joint inspections at 16 eateries within the Guntur Municipal Corporation limits in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday and seized 101 kg of stale food. Ten joint teams inspected 12 restaurants, two sweet shops and two bakeries, including Gonguru Restaurant, Bismillah, Mayura, Swagat Delight, 99 Biryani, Al Kabir,

High TPC Levels Found in Frying Oil at Jaipur McDonald’s 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 11, 2026
Key Update Food safety officers from the Rajasthan health department detected excessive levels of total polar compounds (TPC) in cooking oil during a surprise inspection at a McDonald’s outlet in Gaurav Tower in Jaipur on Monday. Officials stated that the maximum permissible TPC limit for cooking oil is 25%. However, the oil used for non-vegetarian
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Supreme Court Pushes FSSAI on Front-of-Pack Warning Labels 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 11, 2026
Key Update On Tuesday, February 10, the Supreme Court of India urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to actively consider introducing front-of-package warning labels on packaged food products. The court raised concerns about high levels of sugar, saturated fats, and sodium in processed foods. While hearing a public interest litigation (PIL)
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Kollam Tops National ‘Eat Right Challenge’ for Third Consecutive Year 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 10, 2026
Key Update Kollam district has secured first place in the fourth phase of the national-level ‘Eat Right Challenge’ for 2024–25, winning the Food Safety Award for the third consecutive time. The district earned the top ranking for its strong and consistent implementation of food safety initiatives. Authorities carried out food safety registration and licensing drives,
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