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Kochi Base Kitchen Supplying Train Meals Shut, Fined ₹1 Lakh for Stale Food 0
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- August 5, 2025
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
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Maharashtra Issues SOP to Tackle Mid-Day Meal Food Poisoning 0
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- August 4, 2025
Key Development After a series of food poisoning incidents linked to mid-day meals, the Maharashtra government has introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to strengthen food safety in schools. The move follows a recent case in Buldhana where 13 tribal girls fell ill after consuming contaminated food. The SOP outlines clear roles for schools, local
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FSSAI Unveils Ayurveda Aahara List to Boost Clarity and Trust 0
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- August 4, 2025
Key Development In a major step to align traditional health wisdom with modern food regulation, FSSAI, in partnership with the Ministry of Ayush, has released an official list of recognised Ayurveda Aahara products under Category A. This move supports the 2022 Ayurveda Aahara Regulations and aims to boost food safety, consumer trust, and industry clarity.
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Coimbatore FBOs Invited for State Award on Plastic-Free Practices 0

Major Update The Food Safety Department has invited food business operators (FBOs) in Coimbatore district to apply for a state-level award that recognises best practices in reducing the use of single-use plastic and other plastic materials banned by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The initiative, launched by the Tamil Nadu government,

Empire Restaurants Drop Synthetic Colour from Kebab Marinade 0

Key Development The Empire Group of Restaurants has stopped using the synthetic food colour Sunset Yellow FCF in its kebab marinade. The decision follows a notice from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on the use of synthetic colours in food. Although FSSAI approves Sunset Yellow FCF and it remains widely

Stale Meat Claimed Life in Vanasthalipuram 0

Key Development Nearly two weeks after a tragic food poisoning incident during Bonalu celebrations in Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad, one family member remains under treatment while nine others, including four children, have recovered. The incident claimed the life of an RTC employee who had consumed stale meat, ie. boti (goat intestines) that were stored in the refrigerator