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Ganga River Pollution Threatens Health During Maha Kumbh Mela 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 19, 2025
Report The Ganga River in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, a revered spiritual site, suffers from severe pollution. During the Maha Kumbh Mela, where over 50 crore people bathed in the Ganges, a government agency detected dangerously high levels of ‘faecal coliform’ bacteria. On Monday, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT)
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Telangana Cracks Down on Hospital Food Safety 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 18, 2025
Report The Telangana Food Safety Department conducted a state-wide inspection of government hospital canteens and kitchens on Monday to enforce hygiene and food safety regulations. Food Safety Officers inspected 19 hospitals, including MNJ Cancer Hospital, Niloufer Hospital, Government Chest Hospital, Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, and MGM Hospital in Warangal. Training and Compliance Checks Officials educated
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Quaker Oats Recalls Waffle and Pancake Mix Over Milk Allergen 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 18, 2025
Report On January 14, the Quaker Oats Company recalled two-pound boxes of Pearl Milling Company’s Original Pancake & Waffle Mix after discovering an undeclared milk allergen. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the recall as a Class I recall, the highest risk level. FDA’s Recall Classification System The FDA categorizes recalls into three
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Dangerous Foods to Reheat: What Turns Toxic and Why 0

Reheating leftovers is a common practice, but some foods can become toxic when reheated. While it may seem harmless, reheating certain dishes can create toxins, alter the nutritional value, and lead to health issues. Foods like mushrooms, chicken, spinach, and rice, for example, can pose significant risks. Reheating mushrooms can cause stomach upset, while chicken

Banned Food Additives and Chemicals in India 0

India’s food market is one of the largest and most diverse in the world, and with an ever-growing consumer base, there is an increasing demand for safe, high-quality food products. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plays a critical role in safeguarding public health by regulating food safety. It ensures that food

9-Year-Old Dies, 15 Hospitalized in Suspected Food Poisoning in Chhattisgarh 0

Report A 9-year-old girl died, and 15 others, mostly children, are receiving treatment for suspected food poisoning in Kondagaon, Chhattisgarh. The victims ate chicken and paneer at a family function in Hangwa village on Wednesday. Health officials quickly responded after reports of severe vomiting and dysentery surfaced. They transferred the affected individuals to the Kondagaon