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FSSAI Launches Digital Tool for Reporting Misleading Food Labels 0

Report On Wednesday, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched a new digital tool that enables consumers to report misleading claims on food labels directly. This initiative, aligned with FSSAI’s Advertisement and Claims Monitoring Committee (AMC), aims to strengthen on-the-ground regulatory oversight and promote accountability across the food industry. Consumers can now

Mayonnaise Missteps: Danger Lurking in Your Fast Food 0

Walk into almost any fast food joint today, and you’ll likely spot a busy shawarma counter. Wrapped in soft pita bread and filled with spiced meat and crunchy veggies, shawarma has become a go-to snack for many. But there’s one creamy ingredient that could be putting your health at risk — the mayonnaise. That dollop

Kerala’s Pre-Monsoon Food Safety Crackdown Begins May 2 0

Report Starting May 2, Kerala’s Health Minister, Veena George, will launch a month-long initiative called Operation Lifeline, which will include extensive food safety inspections ahead of the monsoon season. The Health Department is taking strong preventive measures to curb the spread of diseases commonly transmitted through contaminated food and water during monsoon. Food Safety Inspections

Thiruvananthapuram: Shawarma, Mayo Face Scrutiny After Illness Outbreak 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 30, 2025
Recent Outbreak at a Shawarma Outlet Kerala reported a fresh case of food poisoning at Istanbul Shawarma, located on Attakulangara-Mankad Road in Thiruvananthapuram. Several people who ate there reported symptoms of illness. Around 30 people developed symptoms after eating shawarma on Saturday. All were treated at local hospitals and discharged shortly after. The Food Safety
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CAG Flags Major Lapses in Tamil Nadu’s FALs and Food Testing 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 30, 2025
Report The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has exposed critical delays and failures in Tamil Nadu food safety enforcement, warning that systemic lapses in Food Analysis Laboratories (FALs) threaten public health. 88% of Food Test Reports Delayed Between 2020 and 2023, six FALs—located in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Palayamkottai, Salem, and Thanjavur—tested 62,170 samples.
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Thawing with Care: The Key to Safe and Healthy Meals 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 29, 2025
Frozen foods like meat, vegetables, seafood, and ready-to-cook items are common in both home kitchens and commercial food businesses. Freezing helps extend shelf life and reduce food waste, making it a reliable method for preserving food. But when it’s time to cook, the next important step is thawing—also called defrosting. Thawing may seem simple, but
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