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Punjab Minister Urges Citizens to Make Paneer and Ghee at Home Amid Rising Adulteration 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 7, 2025
Key Development Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh has urged people to make paneer and ghee at home or buy only from trusted brands, following shocking food safety test results. Speaking at a press conference in Chandigarh, he revealed that paneer and ghee top the list of adulterated food items in the state. The health
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Monsoon Fuels Tapeworm Brain Infection Cases in Mumbai 0
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- August 7, 2025
Key Development Mumbai is witnessing a sharp rise in neurocysticercosis, a serious brain infection caused by ingesting the eggs of the pork tapeworm (Taenia solium). The infection spreads through contaminated food, water, and poor hygiene conditions—issues that worsen during the monsoon due to flooding and exposure to unsafe food. It’s not transmitted by eating pork
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Nestlé and IBM Use AI to Reinvent Food-Safe Packaging 0
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- August 7, 2025
Key Development Nestlé is partnering with IBM Research to develop advanced packaging solutions using generative AI. The goal is to identify new materials that meet essential food safety standards while also supporting sustainability and production efficiency. AI Accelerates Safe Packaging Innovation Using a generative AI model trained on scientific literature and internal data, researchers are
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Saudi Arabia Issues New Regulations for Private Food Laboratories 0

Key Development Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing has unveiled a comprehensive set of regulations for private food laboratories, introducing strict spatial, technical, and aesthetic standards. These new rules aim to enhance food safety, align with urban development goals, and create a more attractive environment for investment in the food and

FDA Recalls NH European Style Butter Blend Over Undeclared Milk Allergen 0

Key Development The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled 64,800 pounds of NH European Style Butter Blend after discovering it contains undeclared milk, a known allergen. This recall falls under the FDA’s Class II category, which applies when a product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, with a low risk of

Kochi Base Kitchen Supplying Train Meals Shut, Fined ₹1 Lakh for Stale Food 0

Key Development Authorities imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh and shut down the base kitchen at Kadavanthra in Kochi after discovering large quantities of stale food in May. The kitchen supplied meals to several trains, including the Vande Bharat Express. A three-member inspection committee—comprising officials from the Railways and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism