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Coca-Cola India Brings Refreshing Twist to Puri Ratha Yatra 2025 0

Overview Coca-Cola India will join millions of devotees at the iconic Puri Ratha Yatra 2025 in Puri, Odisha, from June 27 to July 5, 2025. After its strong engagement at the Maha Kumbh earlier this year, the company now plans to bring its full range of refreshing drinks right to the heart of this cultural

Why Is Meat Red? The Truth About Myoglobin and Food Safety 0

When you pick up a fresh piece of beef, lamb, or pork, the rich red colour usually tells you it’s fresh and appetising. But have you ever wondered what makes meat red and if that colour means it’s safe to eat? The secret lies in a natural protein called myoglobin. This protein not only gives

Paneer Crackdown: 450 Kg Seized in Chandigarh Over Safety Violations 0

Report In a major crackdown on unauthorised dairy sales, food safety officials from the Chandigarh Health Department raided a shop and a nearby vehicle in Bapudham Colony, Sector 26, early Wednesday morning. They seized approximately 450 kilograms of paneer, along with samples of desi ghee and curd. The raid began around 7 a.m. at House

FDA Bans Areca Palm Leaf Dinnerware Over Health Risks 0
- A to Z, Blog, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 6, 2025
Report In a decisive step to protect public health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the use of dinnerware made from Areca palm leaves. The FDA took this action after identifying harmful toxins naturally present in these products, which include eco-friendly plates, bowls, cups, and cutlery made from the sheath of Areca
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BIS Sets New Hygiene Standards for Veggie Washers 0
- A to Z, Blog, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Resources
- June 5, 2025
Report The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced new norms for washers used to clean root and tuber vegetables like potatoes, carrots, cassava, beetroot, and radish. These standards aim to improve hygiene, ensure food safety, and make Indian exports more competitive in global markets. Washers Must Meet Food-Grade Requirements Under the new guidelines, manufacturers
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Filthy Train Pantry Expose Indian Railway Hygiene Lapses 0
- A to Z, Blog, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 24, 2025
Report Unhygienic conditions continue to plague train pantry services in the railway, despite ongoing public outrage and multiple complaints. Media reports have exposed alarming visuals from trains that reveal blatant violations of food safety and sanitation rules. Investigators accessed footage showing a pantry worker spitting inside a train coach after chewing what appears to be
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