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USDA Recalls Nearly 10 Million Pounds of Meat and Poultry Over Listeria Contamination Risk 0
- A to Z, News
- October 11, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a recall of almost 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products over potential Listeria contamination. BrucePac, the manufacturer of these pre-cooked meat items, voluntarily initiated the recall after determining that products distributed between June and October could pose health risks to consumers. These ready-to-eat products
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Over 750 kg of adulterated Fennel Seeds Seized Ahead of Festivities in Indore 0
- A to Z, News
- October 11, 2024
Report In a significant operation ahead of the festive season in Indore in Madhya Pradesh, food safety officers seized 750 kg of spurious fennel seeds (saunf) suspected to contain harmful colour additives on Thursday. Inspectors confiscated the fennel, reportedly imported from Unjha, Gujarat, during a surprise inspection at Mahalaxmi Traders in Siyaganj. Officials valued the
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Food Safety Authorities Crack Down on Tartrazine Use in Kozhikode Mixtures 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, News
- October 10, 2024
Report Food safety authorities have banned the sale and production of the popular snack, mixture in certain Kozhikode shops, in Kerala, after discovering the use of Tartrazine, a synthetic food colouring agent. Although permitted in some food items at controlled levels, Tartrazine is prohibited in mixtures due to its potential health risks, including allergic reactions.
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Ice Matters: Handle It Right In the food and hospitality industries, food safety must always remain a top priority. While many food handlers focus on the risks associated with undercooked meats or spoiled dairy products, they often overlook a common source of foodborne illness: ice. Ice can harbour harmful pathogens just like any food item,

FSDA Acts Against Contaminated Food During Navratri in Gautam Budh Nagar 0

Report Officials from the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) in Gautam Budh Nagar are actively combating food adulteration to ensure quality food for the public during the Navratri festival. They disposed of approximately 100 kg of adulterated sweets from a shop in Greater Noida. During inspections, the FSDA gathered food samples of essential items

APEDA Suspends Exporter and Certification Agency Over Organic Rice Irregularities 0

Report The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), which governs the National Programme on Organic Production (NPOP), has imposed fines on one exporter and temporarily suspended the accreditation of an organic certification company. This decision followed a Business Line article that revealed discrepancies in the exports of organic rice from India after