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Lizard in Sambar: Thanjavur Hospital Canteen Sealed 0
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- June 25, 2025
Report Food safety officials sealed a private canteen operating inside the Government Thanjavur Medical College Hospital premises in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday after attendants of a woman patient from Pudukkottai discovered a dead lizard in sambar served with lunch. The patient, admitted earlier that day, was about to eat when she noticed the lizard in
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U.S FDA Recalls Weaver Nut Chocolates Over Milk Allergens 0
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- June 25, 2025
Recall Targets Specific Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a nationwide recall on June 18, 2025, for select chocolate products made by Weaver Nut Company. The company had initiated the recall a day earlier after discovering that certain semi-sweet chocolate nonpareils contained undeclared milk allergens. The recall affects two types
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Researchers In France Find Higher Microplastics Level in Glass Bottles 0
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- June 23, 2025
Introduction A recent study by France’s food safety agency, ANSES, found that beverages sold in glass bottles contain significantly more microplastics than those in plastic bottles or metal cans. The team analysed water, soda, beer, lemonade, iced tea, and wine sold in France. They discovered that glass bottles held an average of 100 microplastic particles
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Namakkal Eggs Make Historic First Export to the U.S. Market 0

Namakkal: India’s Egg Hub Meets Global Demand Exporters from Namakkal have shipped eggs to the United States for the first time. They plan to increase shipments based on consumer feedback from the American market. Known as India’s ‘Egg Town,’ Namakkal houses over 1,500 poultry farms that produce around 7 crore (70 million) eggs daily. Producers

Kerala High Court Imposes Statewide Ban on Single-Use Plastics 0

Report On Tuesday, the Kerala High Court issued strict orders to ban the use and sale of single-use plastics across the state. The ban covers plastic food containers, plates, cups, straws, sachets, and bakery boxes, especially in hilly tourist areas with large crowds. However, the court allowed the use of soft drink bottles of 5

Kerala High Court Questions Plastic in Food Delivery, Seeks Govt Reply 0

Report The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to address the widespread use of plastic in food delivery services and to submit a response within two weeks. While hearing a petition on food safety, Justice Devan Ramachandran observed that serving hot food items such as curries, gravies, or rice in plastic containers exposes