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Why Indian Milk Tastes Better”: American Woman Sparks Dairy Debate Online 0

Report Kristen Fischer, an American expat who moved to India in 2021, recently posted a video comparing milk varieties in the U.S. and India. Her casual food comparison quickly sparked a wider conversation about food safety, taste, and nutrition. Kristen pointed out that U.S. milk typically includes low-fat options, ranging from skim to 3.5% fat

India Rejects Duty Cuts for UK Agricultural Imports in Free Trade Deal 0

Report India has firmly decided not to offer any import duty concessions to the UK on sensitive agricultural items, including dairy products, apples, and cheese, as part of the newly concluded free trade agreement (FTA). According to an official statement, about 10% of the tariff lines fall under this sensitive items category. Protecting Indian Farmers’

Jagatsinghpur Milk Scam: Synthetic Powder Seized in Raid 0

Overiew Authorities in Jagatsinghpur district in Odisha uncovered a large-scale milk adulteration racket during a surprise raid at a milk chilling centre in Tarasahi village under Balikuda police limits. The team, led by Sub-Collector Prasanta Tarei and District Food Safety Officer Sasmita Das, along with local police, seized 50 bags of synthetic milk powder and

Fried Rice Syndrome: Why Mishandling Leftovers Can Be Deadly 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 7, 2025
Overview We all save leftovers—especially rice and pasta—for the next day. But if we don’t store these starchy dishes properly, they can become dangerous. In 2008, a tragic case in Belgium showed just how risky this can be. A 20-year-old man ate spaghetti that had stayed at room temperature for five days. He reheated it,
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Experts: Eggs Are Safe, Nutrient-Rich — Pathogen Risk Myths Unfounded 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 5, 2025
Report Eggs are often praised as a “superfood” thanks to their complete protein and rich nutrient profile. Still, some continue to worry that eggs may raise cholesterol, trigger chronic illness, or even feed harmful pathogens. According to clinical dietitian Umang Malhotra from Fitelo, these fears arise mostly from alternative health theories, not scientific evidence. “There’s
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CAG Flags Major Lapses in Tamil Nadu’s FALs and Food Testing 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 30, 2025
Report The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has exposed critical delays and failures in Tamil Nadu food safety enforcement, warning that systemic lapses in Food Analysis Laboratories (FALs) threaten public health. 88% of Food Test Reports Delayed Between 2020 and 2023, six FALs—located in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Palayamkottai, Salem, and Thanjavur—tested 62,170 samples.
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