Food Hygiene Archives

Study Finds Uranium in Breastmilk of Bihar Mothers; 70% Infants at Risk 0

Key Update A new study published in Scientific Reports has detected uranium in the breastmilk of lactating mothers across six districts in Bihar, raising concerns about potential health risks for infants. This is the first assessment of uranium contamination in breast milk from the Gangetic plains, a region already known for its exposure to heavy

Delhi’s First Atal Canteen to Serve ₹5 Meals with Strict Food Safety Oversight 0

Key Update Delhi laid the foundation for its first Atal Canteen in Timarpur in Delhi on Friday, launching an initiative that aims to provide safe, hygienic and affordable meals to economically weaker sections. The canteens will serve lunch and dinner at ₹5 each, beginning December 25. Designed for Hygiene, Clean Service and Safe Food According to

PAC Flags Food Safety Gaps, Calls for Immediate Action from FSSAI 0

Key Update The Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), chaired by senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal, met on Friday to examine key concerns related to food safety and quality control. Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava and FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani attended the meeting on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Food

Kerala High Court Directs FSSAI to Act on Microplastics in Bottled Water 0
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- November 22, 2025
Petition Highlights Health Risks and Consumer Rights The Kerala High Court has directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to take action after studies revealed the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in bottled water. Environmental activist C.R. Neelakandan filed a petition citing national and international tests that detected plastic particles in water
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Odisha Child Dies After Swallowing Toy Found in Chips Packet 0
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- November 21, 2025
Key Update A four-year-old boy, Bigil Pradhan, tragically died in Musimaha village, Kandhamal district, Odisha, after accidentally swallowing a small plastic toy hidden inside a chips packet. The child was eating the snack at home when the toy became lodged in his throat, causing him to choke. Medical Officer Confirms Cause of Death Dr Jakesh
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Denver Health Inspectors Destroy Food at Unlicensed Eatery, Video Sparks Debate 0
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- November 21, 2025
Key Update A video showing a female health inspector pouring bleaching powder onto food at an unlicensed street-side eatery in Denver, Colorado, in the United States, has gone viral on social media. The inspector, who works with the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE), carried out the operation with a male colleague. The
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