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Is Monsoon Rainwater Safe to Drink? Experts Sound the Alarm on ‘Forever Chemicals’0
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- July 5, 2025
Report As the monsoon arrives across India, people actively collect, store, or enjoy the rain. In the past, rain felt pure and refreshing. But scientists now warn that rainwater no longer stays as clean as it appears. It picks up dust, ash, and heavy metals from rooftops. More concerning, it also carries invisible “forever chemicals”
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Monsoon Alert: FSSAI Says Clean Your Fridge Every 2 Weeks — Here’s Why 0
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- July 4, 2025
FSSAI’s Fresh Advisory The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued updated food safety guidelines for the monsoon. In addition to its usual reminders to wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly and maintain good hygiene, one particular recommendation stands out: clean and defrost your refrigerator every two weeks. Why Fridge Hygiene Matters Dr.
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Vietnam Uncovers Fake Cooking Oil Scam Using Animal Feed Oil 0
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- July 3, 2025
Overview Vietnamese authorities have issued a nationwide public health warning after uncovering a large-scale counterfeit cooking oil operation. On June 24, police in Hung Yen province raided Nhat Minh Food Production and an affiliated import-export firm. They exposed a years-long scheme in which the companies repackaged animal-feed-grade oil and sold it across the country as
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India Embraces Probiotics: Traditional Foods Aid Gut Health 0

Rising Popularity of Probiotics in India Consumers across India are increasingly embracing probiotics to improve gut health and address digestive issues. Over the past four years, sales of probiotic products have doubled, as both leading brands and startups launch new offerings. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation, the market grew from ₹1,016 crore in

India Sees Modest Rise in Daily Calorie Intake, Says NSO 0

Report A new report by the National Statistics Office (NSO), titled Nutritional Intake in India (2022–23 & 2023–24), reveals that Indian households are consuming more calories overall, with the average daily intake rising to 2,212 kilocalories in rural areas and 2,240 kilocalories in urban areas. These figures indicate a modest but positive shift in national

Kochi’s Mobile Food Lab Stalled for 18 Months 0

Report Kochi Corporation’s mobile lab, which aims to detect food adulteration, has remained non-functional for the past one and a half years. Officials cite the absence of competent personnel to collect and test food samples as the primary reason for the delay. Recently, three people fell ill and were hospitalised after consuming food at a