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E. coli Outbreaks: Rising Cases in Ireland and Iceland 0

E. coli Outbreaks in Ireland In two separate E. coli outbreaks, more than a dozen individuals have fallen ill in Ireland, with additional cases reported in Iceland. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) in Ireland has confirmed thirteen laboratory cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157 linked to the community outbreak. Fortunately, no deaths

Mohali’s Festive Food Safety Inspections for Confectioneries 0

Food Safety Team Inspects Confectionery Kitchens In Mohali, a food safety team led by District Health Officer Amrit Warring recently inspected the kitchens of various confectionery producers to ensure sanitation and hygiene practices are in place. Alongside their inspections, the team issued warnings against the use of synthetic or fake paneer and khoya, stressing the

Rajasthan Food Department Seizes 550 kg of Contaminated Ghee in Kotputli-Behror Raid 0

Report In a recent raid on a business in the Kotputli-Behror district, the Rajasthan Food Department confiscated 550 kg of allegedly contaminated ghee. Food Safety Officer Hemant Kumar and Additional District Collector Omprakash Saran led the operation against Sanwarya Agro Foods on Friday, responding to ongoing complaints. The team sent samples of the seized ghee

Bhopal Authorities Crack Down on Counterfeit Mawa Ahead of Diwali 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 25, 2024
Report Authorities in Bhopal confiscated fake mawa from the Agra-Chambal area prior to Diwali. Ten quintals of mawa were seized by Bajaria police at the Bhopal railway station on Thursday morning. It was discovered in a truck bearing the registration plate MP-04-LD-7711. The samples have been gathered for testing by food safety inspectors. The district
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Chhattisgarh’s Water Crisis: Uranium Levels Surge Beyond Safe Limits 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 25, 2024
Report Tests in six districts of Chhattisgarh have reportedly revealed uranium levels in drinking water that are three to four times higher than the government’s limit of 30 micrograms per litre and the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) limit of 15 micrograms per litre. This raises concerns over the risk of kidney illnesses, respiratory problems, and
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10 Bengaluru City Malls to Introduce FSSAI-approved ‘Magic Box’ to Fight Adulteration 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- October 25, 2024
Report In Bengaluru, the health department will set up food-testing kits for consumers at 10 malls on Friday to boost citizen involvement in the fight against food adulteration. According to food safety commissioner Srinivas K, each of the selected malls will feature an FSSAI-approved “magic box” to detect adulteration in seven food categories: milk, fats,
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