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Indians Consume Only One-Tenth of Recommended Whole Grains: White Paper 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 31, 2026
Key Update Indians consume far less whole grain than recommended, according to a new white paper released in Mumbai. Titled Opportunities with Whole Grains to Support Metabolic Health among Indians: Evidence Mapping, the report was released by the Protein Foods and Nutrition Development Association of India in collaboration with ITC Limited, the Institute for Global
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Amul Dismisses Insect Claim in Vande Bharat Curd, Cites Handling Issue 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 31, 2026
Significant Update Amul has rejected claims that its curd served on a Vande Bharat Express contained weevils, calling such contamination “scientifically impossible” within its production process. The company said its investigation found no evidence of contamination at the manufacturing stage and suggested that the issue may have occurred during onboard handling. The controversy began on
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Telangana Plans EAGLE-Style Authority to Crack Down on Food Adulteration 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 31, 2026
Key Update Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced plans to introduce a dedicated mechanism to curb food adulteration in the state. The government aims to strengthen enforcement and monitoring amid growing concerns about adulterated food products. The Chief Minister said the proposed system will function on the lines of specialised enforcement bodies such as
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22 Food Samples Fail Quality Tests in Vadodara; Action Initiated 0

Key Update Food safety officers collected samples from 22 food vendors across the city, and laboratory tests found them to be substandard. The Vadodara Municipal Corporation will now file complaints against these establishments before the adjudicating officer. Food safety officers regularly collect food samples from businesses across the city as part of routine surveillance. Officials

Paediatrician Moves Petition Over Electrolyte Drink–ORS Confusion 0

Key Update A city-based paediatrician, Dr Sivaranjani, has renewed her appeal to parents to support a petition raising concerns about the branding and marketing of the ERZL electrolyte drink. She warned that the way the product is presented could create confusion during the management of dehydration, especially in children. Dr Sivaranjani clarified that her concern

IRCTC Summons Amul Over Food Quality Complaint on Vande Bharat Express 0

Key Update The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has summoned Amul and sought an explanation over serious quality concerns regarding the curd served on the Patna–Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express. The action follows a passenger complaint that a worm was found in the food served on the train. Confirming the development to Indianexpress.com, Virender Bhatti