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Over 1,400 Food Samples Fail Quality Tests in Punjab, Says FDA in Report to Court 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 5, 2025
Key Development The Punjab Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that 1,420 out of 11,657 food samples collected during 2024–25 failed quality tests. The FDA submitted this compliance report in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Kanwar Pahul Singh. The petition followed the death of Manvi,
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FSSAI Extends UCO Collection Approval Till July 2026 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 5, 2025
At a Glance The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has extended provisional approval for 63 Non-Food Production (NFP) units that collect used cooking oil (UCO) from food businesses. These units help prevent the reuse of unsafe oil and support biodiesel production, contributing to both public health and environmental sustainability. FSSAI Extends Approval
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Kochi Base Kitchen Supplying Train Meals Shut, Fined ₹1 Lakh for Stale Food 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 5, 2025
Key Development Authorities imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh and shut down the base kitchen at Kadavanthra in Kochi after discovering large quantities of stale food in May. The kitchen supplied meals to several trains, including the Vande Bharat Express. A three-member inspection committee—comprising officials from the Railways and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism
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Chips Stored Beside Cement Bags Seized in Rajapalayam near Madurai 0

At a Glance Food safety officials seized 33 kg of chips and 5 kg of bread and buns from a shop in Shozhapuram near Rajapalayam, near Madurai, on Thursday. The seized items had no manufacturing date labels, violating packaging regulations. Cement dust found on food packets During an inspection led by Virudhunagar District Food Safety

Homemade Carrot Cake Linked to Deadly Botulism Outbreak in France 0

Key Development A 78-year-old woman has died, and another patient remains in intensive care after a botulism outbreak in Cholet, France. The outbreak has been traced to a homemade carrot cake made using home-stored carrots. According to health officials, six people fell seriously ill between July 7 and 14 after consuming the contaminated cake. Experts

Maharashtra Issues SOP to Tackle Mid-Day Meal Food Poisoning 0

Key Development After a series of food poisoning incidents linked to mid-day meals, the Maharashtra government has introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to strengthen food safety in schools. The move follows a recent case in Buldhana where 13 tribal girls fell ill after consuming contaminated food. The SOP outlines clear roles for schools, local