Food Hygiene Archives

Bluish-Black Discolouration in Cooked Ration Rice Triggers Concern in Kerala 0
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- May 8, 2026
Key Update Residents of Palappilly in the 10th ward of Melur panchayat in Thrissur have raised concerns after cooked rice prepared using ration rice reportedly turned dark bluish-black a few hours after cooking. Family Alerts Authorities After Colour Change According to the complaint, the family purchased the ration rice the previous day and cooked it
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FSSAI Seizes ₹31 Lakh Worth of “Alkaline Water” Product 0
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- May 8, 2026
Key Update FSSAI has seized stocks worth over ₹31 lakh of a branded “alkaline water” product after laboratory tests detected fulvic acid, a substance not permitted in packaged drinking water under current food safety regulations. FSSAI acted after a consumer filed a complaint through the Food Safety Connect portal. Following the complaint, officials from the
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900 Kg Unsafe Paneer Seized and Destroyed in Ghaziabad 0
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- May 7, 2026
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
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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

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