Food Hygiene Archives

900 Kg Unsafe Paneer Seized and Destroyed in Ghaziabad 0

Significant Update The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration destroyed 900 kg of adulterated paneer worth nearly ₹2.25 lakh during a major crackdown in Ghaziabad. Unsafe Paneer Found During Late-Night Check The action began when police intercepted a suspicious tempo in the Shalimar Garden area late at night. Officers found a large quantity of

Bengaluru Footpath Food Stalls Under Scanner Over Expired FSSAI Licences 0

Significant Update An RTI activist has alleged that more than 50 food stalls continue to operate on footpaths in Vijayanagar in Bengaluru even though their Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licences expired in August last year. Illegal Operations and Safety Concerns Raised RTI activist Veeresh claimed that many stall owners cook food

Food Safety Shock at Mangaluru Central: Reused Eggs Found 0

Significant Update The Palakkad railway division has launched strict disciplinary action against a catering unit at Mangaluru Central railway station after a surprise inspection revealed serious food safety violations. The railway food safety squad inspected the eatery on Platform No. 1 on Tuesday evening. Officials found the unit, licensed to P. N. Ramees Ali, operating

Should Fruits Go in the Fridge? What You’re Probably Getting Wrong 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, News
- May 7, 2026
The fridge has become the default storage space for fruits in most homes. It feels safe, clean, and convenient. However, this habit is not always the best choice. While some fruits benefit from cold storage, others lose their natural taste, texture, and even nutritional quality over time. So the real question is—does refrigeration truly preserve
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Should You Wash Chicken? Here’s the Safe Way to Handle It 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 6, 2026
Overview There has long been debate over whether you should wash raw chicken. Major bodies like the World Health Organisation and the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service advise against it. Washing poultry under running water can spread bacteria through splashes, contaminating kitchen surfaces, utensils, and nearby food. However, in many Indian households, washing chicken
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McDonald’s Chicago: Rat Found in Condiments Area 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 6, 2026
Overview When you order sauces with your meal, you expect taste—not a hygiene scare. But a viral video from Chicago in the United States shows a large rat moving through the condiments section of a McDonald’s outlet. Reportedly filmed by an employee, the footage captures the rodent climbing over sauce containers and food supplies. The
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