Food Hygiene Archives

E. coli Outbreak linked to Frozen Blueberries in the U.S.0

Key Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state health authorities are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O145 infections linked to organic frozen blueberries. The latest FDA update reports 12 illnesses and four hospitalisations in Florida and Georgia. Authorities have reported no deaths.

Maggi, Lay’s, Kurkure Among Products in Alleged Date-Tampering Racket 0

Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), working with the Central Crime Branch, Navi Mumbai, has busted an alleged racket that altered manufacturing and expiry dates on packaged food products from several well-known brands, including Maggi, Lay’s and Kurkure. During the operation, officials seized around 4,942 cartons of food products worth ₹75.21 lakh

Old Monk to Remove ‘7 Years Old Blended’ Claim After FSSAI Objections 0

Key Update Mohan Meakin, the company behind Old Monk, has agreed to remove the iconic “7 years old blended” claim from the rum’s packaging following objections raised by FSSAI. The company has also agreed to make the presence of added flavours more prominent on the label. The changes follow a dispute over the composition and

Food Infection or Food Intoxication: Know the Difference!0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- September 2, 2026
We often use the term “food poisoning” to describe any illness caused by contaminated food. But foodborne illness does not always happen in the same way. Two important mechanisms are food infection and food intoxication. Both can cause symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain and nausea, but they differ in what causes the illness
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Why Does Fanta Have More Sugar in India Than the UK?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 1, 2026
Key Update Reports comparing Fanta sold in the UK and India have reignited concerns over differences in food formulations, nutritional standards and labelling practices. The UK version reportedly contains significantly less sugar, with some reports stating that the Indian version has around three times as much sugar. The comparison comes as the Food Safety and
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Zomato Removes Analogue Dairy Products from Its Platform 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- September 1, 2026
Key Update Zomato has introduced a zero-tolerance policy on analogue dairy dishes sold by restaurants on its platform, effective immediately. The company has already delisted dishes that restaurants declared as containing analogue dairy products. Zomato said the move aims to strengthen food transparency, quality and consumer protection, while supporting compliance with applicable food-safety requirements. Restaurants
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