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Food Safety Panel Flags Major PDS and Public Health Lapses in Dharwad 0

May 12, 2025

Report During a five-day inspection in Dharwad district, the Karnataka State Food Safety Commission has uncovered alarming irregularities in the Public Distribution System (PDS). The commission has urged the district administration to take strict action against violators and ensure accountability at all levels. Fair Price Shops Cheat Beneficiaries Commission Chairman Dr. R. Krishna revealed that

The Hidden Danger of Counterfeit ORS: A Food Safety Concern 0

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May 10, 2025

When you or a loved one suffers from dehydration—whether from diarrhoea, heatstroke, or even an intense workout—the first thing you might reach for is Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS). This lifesaving solution, typically in the form of a powder mixed with water, helps to replenish lost fluids and essential electrolytes. It’s a quick fix that can

Worm Found in Patient’s Food at GMCH-32’s Mental Health Institute, Chandigarh 0

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May 10, 2025

Report Tension flared at the Mental Health Institute (MHI), affiliated with Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH-32) in Chandigarh, on Wednesday morning when a patient discovered a live worm in their breakfast. The worm was found crawling in an idli, prompting the patient’s family to alert others and advise against consuming the food. Hospital Launches

FSSAI and BMC Train Mumbai Street Food Vendors on Food Safety 0
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- May 10, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in collaboration with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), has started training street food vendors to enhance food safety. On Wednesday, around 400 vendors attended a training session at the Lokshahir Anna Bhau Sathe Natyagruha Auditorium in Byculla, Mumbai. Partnership Aims to Improve Street Food Safety
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Coca-Cola Pledges Label Makeover After Greenwashing Complaint 0
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- May 10, 2025
Consumer Complaint Triggers Action Consumer groups challenged Coca-Cola’s recycling claims on plastic bottle labels across Europe, prompting the company to revise its messaging. In 2023, the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and its member organisations from 13 countries filed a greenwashing complaint against Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, Danone, and Nestlé, accusing them of misleading consumers
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Bottled Water Alert: Vizag Units Under Food Safety Scanner 0
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- May 9, 2025
Raids Target Suspected Low-Quality Water Units Responding to public complaints, food safety authorities in Visakhapatnam raided several packaged drinking water units suspected of selling substandard water. The raids covered areas like Gnanapuram, Janda Chettu, HB Colony (Seethammadhara), Kailasapuram, Sivajipalem, and Thatichetlapalem. Samples Sent for Quality Testing Officials collected multiple samples during the inspection and sent
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