The Sinister Shine: Is Wax Coating on Fruits and Vegetables Harmful?
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety
- October 28, 2021
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under its ‘Eat Right Challenge,’ has launched a hygiene rating program in Kozhikode district, including 91 hotels. This program encourages food businesses to adopt self-regulation and demonstrate food safety, helping to build consumer trust. Food Safety officials have stated that they will expand the program
READ MOREReport A family has filed a complaint after discovering a lizard inside a samosa purchased from a shop namely Bubble Tea at Irinjalakuda bus stand in Thrissur district, Kerala. The incident occurred around noon yesterday when the family bought a parcel of samosas from the shop, located near Koodalmanikyam Road. Sinny and Rajesh, residents of
READ MOREOn Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would ban Red No. 3, a synthetic dye found in food and beverages, due to its cancer-causing effects in animals. The dye, which gives products like candy, cereals, fruit cocktails, and strawberry-flavoured milkshakes their bright red colour, has been linked to cancer in
READ MOREReport On Wednesday, Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that the government would take strict action against those who compromise food safety. During the inauguration of a microbiology lab at the Government Analyst’s Laboratory within the food safety department, George emphasized, “Preventing diseases is as important as addressing them. Nutrition plays a crucial role in
READ MOREReport On Wednesday, the Uttar Pradesh government launched mobile laboratories to inspect food at establishments across the Maha Kumbh Mela region. The initiative aims to enforce strict hygiene and safety standards, ensuring pilgrims receive safe and quality food. Ensuring Food Safety on Wheels Sushil Kumar Singh, Assistant Food Commissioner (Grade 2), emphasized how ‘Food Safety
READ MOREReport Walmart has recalled over 12,000 cartons of Great Value Chicken Broth in various states across the U.S. due to potential packaging defects that could impact consumer health. The recall affects 48-ounce cartons of chicken broth sold at 242 locations in nine states, including Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. Why Is Walmart
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