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Is milk from cattle treated with Oxytocin safe to drink? Here’s what studies reveal.0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 22, 2026
Overview The recent seizure of more than 600 suspected Oxytocin injection bottles from a dairy in Maharashtra’s Ulhasnagar has renewed concerns about the illegal use of the hormone in dairy animals. The incident has also raised an important question: Is milk from Oxytocin-treated cattle unsafe to drink? While social media often amplifies alarming claims, scientific
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Ulhasnagar Dairy Raid Uncovers 612 Banned Oxytocin Bottles in Maharashtra 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 22, 2026
Key Update A joint team of the police and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized 612 bottles of banned Oxytocin injections during a raid at a dairy in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra. Investigators suspect an interstate network supplied the restricted drug for illegal use in dairy animals. Raid Uncovers Unlabelled Oxytocin Bottles Officials conducted the raid
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Young Woman Falls Seriously Ill After Eating Reheated Pasta 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 22, 2026
Reheating leftover food is a common household practice, but it may not always make food safe to eat. According to Dr Priyam Bordoloi, reheating food left at room temperature overnight cannot reverse the risks associated with improper storage. The warning follows the case of a young woman who was hospitalised after eating pasta that had been left on
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Fake Ghee Factory Busted in Barmer; 870 kg Counterfeit Ghee Seized 0

Key Update Authorities have uncovered an illegal ghee manufacturing unit in Barmer, Rajasthan, seizing 870 kg of fake ghee, large quantities of edible oils and adulterants, and processing equipment. Two individuals have been detained in connection with the operation. The District Special Team (DST) of the Sadar Police Station discovered the unit during a raid

Kochi Food Safety Drive Uncovers Hygiene Lapses, Shuts One Eatery 0

Key Update A joint food safety inspection led by the Health Department has uncovered multiple hygiene violations at hotels, wayside eateries, and food outlets in Kochi, leading to the closure of one establishment, the collection of drinking water samples from six outlets, and fines for two others. The Health Department conducted the inspection on Monday

Can Viruses Grow in Food? The Answer May Surprise You 0

When people think of food poisoning, bacteria such as Salmonella or Escherichia coli (E. coli) often come to mind. However, viruses are also a major cause of foodborne illness worldwide. The good news is that viruses behave very differently from bacteria—and understanding that difference can help consumers make safer food choices. One of the biggest