Food Hygiene Archives

Fake Ghee Factory Busted in Barmer; 870 kg Counterfeit Ghee Seized 0

Key Update Authorities have uncovered an illegal ghee manufacturing unit in Barmer, Rajasthan, seizing 870 kg of fake ghee, large quantities of edible oils and adulterants, and processing equipment. Two individuals have been detained in connection with the operation. The District Special Team (DST) of the Sadar Police Station discovered the unit during a raid

Kochi Food Safety Drive Uncovers Hygiene Lapses, Shuts One Eatery 0

Key Update A joint food safety inspection led by the Health Department has uncovered multiple hygiene violations at hotels, wayside eateries, and food outlets in Kochi, leading to the closure of one establishment, the collection of drinking water samples from six outlets, and fines for two others. The Health Department conducted the inspection on Monday

Can Viruses Grow in Food? The Answer May Surprise You 0

When people think of food poisoning, bacteria such as Salmonella or Escherichia coli (E. coli) often come to mind. However, viruses are also a major cause of foodborne illness worldwide. The good news is that viruses behave very differently from bacteria—and understanding that difference can help consumers make safer food choices. One of the biggest

FDA Suspends Parsi Dairy Farm Licence in Mumbai 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 20, 2026
Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licence of the 110-year-old Parsi Dairy Farm in Mumbai with immediate effect after inspectors identified several serious food safety and hygiene violations. During an inspection on July 14, Food Safety Officers found fungal growth on
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Karnataka Eyes Ban on Junk Food Around Schools 0
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- July 20, 2026
Key Update The Karnataka government is preparing to ban the sale of junk food in and around schools to encourage healthier eating habits among children. The proposed restrictions will target foods such as burgers, pizzas, and other unhealthy products commonly sold to schoolchildren. Speaking in Mangaluru, Health and Family Welfare Minister U.T. Khader said the
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Fresh Produce Under Scrutiny as US Cyclospora Cases Near 7,000 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 17, 2026
Key Update A nationwide Cyclospora outbreak has sickened nearly 7,000 people across the United States, making it one of the country’s largest foodborne illness outbreaks in recent years. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 1,645 laboratory cases, while investigators are reviewing more than 5,100 additional suspected cases. The outbreak has
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