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Lead Chromate Found in 28 of 35 Turmeric Samples in Patna 0

Key Update Consumers may need to exercise caution when buying turmeric after food safety officials in Patna detected lead chromate in 28 of 35 turmeric samples collected during a market inspection. The Food Safety Department collected the samples from around a dozen shops in Danapur market as part of a special drive against food adulteration.

FSSAI Acts Against Nestlé India Over Infant Food Claims, Biotin Compliance 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated legal action against Nestlé India over multiple non-compliances involving two infant nutrition products — NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1. FSSAI said the action concerns promotional claims made for the products and a laboratory finding related to biotin content.

Swiggy Adds 24/7 Food Safety Helpline for Customer Complaints 0

Key Update Swiggy has launched a dedicated 24/7 helpline and an in-app ‘Food Safety’ channel to help customers report food safety concerns. The move comes as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) steps up enforcement across food businesses, including food aggregators and quick-commerce platforms. Swiggy to Review Complaints on Priority Swiggy’s Food

Microplastic Warnings: FSSAI Asks Madras HC to Reconsider 0
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- September 10, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked the Madras High Court to review its order directing that drinking water, sugar and salt sold in plastic bottles and packets carry a warning in bold red letters stating: “This water/sugar/salt may contain micro/nano plastics.” In its review application before the Special
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Kerala Flags Sugar in Amrutham Nutri-Mix for Young Children 0
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- September 9, 2026
Key Update The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has raised concerns over the sugar content in Amrutham Nutri-Mix, a supplementary nutrition product distributed to children through anganwadis in the state. Commission Flags 20% Sugar Content The Commission noted that Amrutham Nutri-Mix contains around 20% sugar, which, according to the petition, is inconsistent
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Maggi, Lay’s, Kurkure Among Products in Alleged Date-Tampering Racket 0
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- September 3, 2026
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
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