Food Hygiene Archives

Beware of Chemically-Treated Watermelon This Summer warns FSSAI 0

Report As temperatures rise, so does our craving for juicy, hydrating fruits like watermelon and muskmelon. But with the seasonal demand comes a serious concern — fruit adulteration. In a recent crackdown across Tamil Nadu, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) seized and destroyed over 2,000 kilograms of chemically adulterated watermelons. Viral

Parboiling and Polishing: What They Mean for Your Health and Safety 0

Have you ever wondered how rice or other grains are prepared before they reach your plate? Before cooking a white pot of fluffy rice, it goes through two important processes: parboiling and polishing. These methods make rice easier to cook and improve its appearance. However, they also impact the safety and nutrition of the rice.

MANIT Food Poisoning Triggers Citywide Safety Checks 0

Report Food poisoning affected around 40 first-year engineering students at MANIT (Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology), Bhopal, after they ate at the H-4 hostel mess on Saturday. Most students experienced vomiting and stomach pain. Sharda Hospital in Aradhna Nagar admitted them between Saturday evening and Sunday morning. While students reported 40 cases, MANIT officials

Hubballi-Dharwad Hotels Flout FSSAI Ban on Unsafe Food Packaging 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 15, 2025
Report Despite a clear ban by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), many hotels and roadside eateries in Hubballi-Dharwad continue to indulge in unsafe food packaging, ie. single-use plastic and newspaper. FSSAI recently directed the Karnataka food safety department to investigate these violations, but the practice remains rampant. Authorities Struggle with Enforcement
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Brown Rice Contains More Arsenic Than White Rice, Warns New Study 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 15, 2025
Overview New research has revealed that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising fresh concerns about its long-term impact on health. A study published in the journal Risk Analysis by researchers from Michigan State University found that brown rice contains 15% higher levels of arsenic, a toxic metal linked to cancer and
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Madurai Restaurant Sparks Debate with Watermelon Parotta 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 15, 2025
Report A restaurant in Madurai stirred controversy on social media after introducing an unconventional dish — watermelon parotta. In a now-viral promotional video, the restaurant showcased the preparation: placing a watermelon slice on parotta dough, drizzling it with oil, baking the combination, and cutting it like a pizza. While some viewers applauded the innovation, others
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