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Dead Snake in Midday Meal Sickens Over 100 Students 0

May 3, 2025

Report India’s Midday Meal Scheme, designed to nourish millions of school children, aims to combat malnutrition and improve learning outcomes. Experts have consistently emphasised how balanced meals support both physical and cognitive development in growing kids. But in a disturbing turn of events, over 100 students in Mokama, Bihar, fell sick after eating their midday

Dry It to Keep It: The Timeless Power of Food Dehydration 0

Have you ever wondered how dried fruits, instant soups, or packaged snacks can last for months or even years without spoiling? The answer lies in a food preservation method called dehydration. Ancient civilisations developed this technique, and people still use it today to extend food’s shelf life. By removing moisture, dehydration prevents harmful bacteria, moulds,

Experts Urge Karnataka to Ban Raw Egg Mayonnaise 0

Report Following Tamil Nadu’s one-year ban on raw egg mayonnaise over Salmonella concerns, health experts are urging Karnataka to implement a similar measure. Effective May 8, the ban targets the rising risk of food poisoning linked to raw egg-based mayonnaise, which can cause severe gastrointestinal illness and, in extreme cases, life-threatening complications. Karnataka Food Safety

The Truth About the Five-Second Rule: Is Floor Food Safe to Eat?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 2, 2025
Overview Some people quickly pick up and eat food that falls on the ground—if it looks clean enough—while others won’t even consider touching it again. There’s a popular belief that eatables are safe to eat if picked up within seconds of falling. The most well-known version of this belief is the five-second rule, which suggests
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Dabur’s ‘100% Juice’ Labelling Under FSSAI Scrutiny 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 2, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has informed the Delhi High Court that Dabur misled consumers by using the label “100% fruit juice” on its packaging. In an affidavit submitted on April 23, FSSAI asserted that this claim violates current labelling regulations, especially when the product includes added water or comes
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FSSAI Launches Digital Tool for Reporting Misleading Food Labels 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 2, 2025
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
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