Food Hygiene Archives

Fake ‘Imported’ Basel Seed Drink Seized in Kashmir Over Fake FSSAI Licence 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district seized 150 cases of “Basel Seed Drink” worth nearly ₹3.56 lakh during raids conducted on Thursday after receiving inputs that traders were falsely marketing the product as an imported American brand. Officials inspected multiple locations across the district and seized stocks from several Food

Karnataka High Court Stays FSSAI Advisory on Ashwagandha Leaves 0

Key Update The Karnataka High Court has stayed an advisory issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) that prohibited the use of Ashwagandha leaves or leaf extracts in supplements over safety concerns flagged by the Union Ministry of Ayush. Justice S R Krishna Kumar passed the interim order on Tuesday, staying

Patna Targets Illegal Meat Shops, Plans Modern Slaughterhouse 0

Key Update With hundreds of meat and fish shops operating illegally across the city, the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has initiated plans to establish Bihar’s first large-scale modern slaughterhouse to regulate the meat trade and improve hygiene standards. At present, no major government-owned licensed slaughterhouse functions within PMC limits. The civic body has floated a

Parasite Crawls Out of Sushi at Hong Kong Restaurant, Video Goes Viral 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 14, 2026
Key Update A customer spotted a threadlike parasite crawling out of a piece of sashimi at a Hong Kong sushi restaurant, prompting an apology from the outlet and triggering widespread concern on social media. Japanese restaurant chain Gatten Sushi, which launched in Hong Kong in September 2024, issued a public apology on Tuesday after a
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SEHAT Mission: India’s Push for More Nutritious Food 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 13, 2026
ICMR and ICAR Launch Joint Initiative India has launched the SEHAT Mission (Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation), a joint initiative by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), to tackle nutrient deficiencies through healthier and scientifically improved food crops. Launched in New Delhi on May
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Watermelon Tragedy Strikes Again: Teen Dies, Three Children Fall Ill in Chhattisgarh 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 12, 2026
Key Update A 15-year-old boy died, and three other children fell ill after allegedly consuming watermelon in Chhattisgarh’s Janjgir-Champa district. The incident comes weeks after four members of a family died in a suspected watermelon-linked case in Mumbai. The children had travelled to their maternal uncle’s house in Ghurkot village after attending a wedding. According
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