The Sinister Shine: Is Wax Coating on Fruits and Vegetables Harmful?
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety
- October 28, 2021
Introduction The Food Safety Department of Telangana has expanded its inspection efforts beyond Hyderabad to improve food safety standards across the state. On Saturday, task force squads inspected various restaurants in Karimnagar district and uncovered multiple violations of hygiene and safety regulations. Report Inspectors found serious issues at the Maitri Hotel in Karimnagar, including uncovered
READ MOREIce Matters: Handle It Right In the food and hospitality industries, food safety must always remain a top priority. While many food handlers focus on the risks associated with undercooked meats or spoiled dairy products, they often overlook a common source of foodborne illness: ice. Ice can harbour harmful pathogens just like any food item,
READ MOREReport Officials from the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) in Gautam Budh Nagar are actively combating food adulteration to ensure quality food for the public during the Navratri festival. They disposed of approximately 100 kg of adulterated sweets from a shop in Greater Noida. During inspections, the FSDA gathered food samples of essential items
READ MOREIntroduction Police and food safety officials in Hyderabad confiscated 300 kg of tea powder mixed with coconut shell powder in a major case of food safety violation. They found that vendors sold inferior quality tea powder for ₹80 to ₹100 per kilogram, combining it with coconut shell powder, toxic chemical essences, and artificial flavouring. Retailers
READ MOREReport Concerns about hygiene in food establishments have intensified after a troubling incident at L’Opéra’s Khan Market outlet in Delhi. On October 4th, a customer ordered an iced latte and a salted caramel coffee for takeout, but their visit took a shocking turn. After getting into their car to enjoy the drinks, they were horrified
READ MOREIntroduction A task force from the Food Safety Department of Telangana raided several restaurants in Hyderabad, including Over The Moon Brew Company, Maredumilli Restaurant, and Dine-O-China in Gachibowli, on Friday, October 4. The raids revealed numerous hygiene violations. Alleged Violations Inspectors found multiple issues at Over the Moon Brew Company, including the absence of a
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