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Health Authorities Conclude Investigation into E. coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s 0
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- December 4, 2024
FDA Confirms Source of Contamination Health authorities concluded their investigation into an E. coli outbreak linked to raw slivered onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that the outbreak affected 104 individuals across 14 states, leading to 34 hospitalizations and one fatality in Colorado. Investigators identified the contaminated onions
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Food Safety Department Intensifies Canteen Inspections in Noida 0
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- December 4, 2024
Report The food safety department collected food samples from 40 canteens across hospitals, schools, and colleges in Noida and Greater Noida. Assistant Commissioner Sarvesh Kumar revealed that the district hosts approximately 270 active canteens in health and educational facilities. “We aim to ensure that all food served in these establishments complies with safety and quality
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FSSAI Classifies Packaged Drinking Water as ‘High-Risk Food’0
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- December 3, 2024
New Safety Regulations for Packaged Water In a significant move, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has classified packaged drinking and mineral water as “High-Risk Food.” This decision follows the government’s October announcement to eliminate the need for Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for these products. As a result, packaged drinking
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Indian Spices Face Quality Scrutiny Abroad, Government Acts to Ensure Safety 0

Report The Ministry of Commerce confirmed that Indian spices are not banned in Singapore or Hong Kong, despite some quality concerns. Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav informed Lok Sabha on Friday that food safety authorities in these countries had previously recalled specific batches of Indian spice mixtures due to ethylene oxide (EtO) levels

Food Safety Official Warns Against Harmful Food Packaging Practices 0

Unsafe Packaging Practices Highlighted The Assistant Commissioner of Food Safety, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Saturday emphasized the dangers of using non-food grade materials for packing food. Small eateries, including roadside vendors like ‘thattukadas’, commonly use newspapers to wrap food. This practice allows harmful chemicals such as lead and dyes to mix with the food, posing serious

Indian Restaurant in England Faces Heat Over Food Safety Failures 0

Report The Tandoori Mahal, an Indian restaurant in Wallasey, England, has admitted to 13 food safety violations, including failing to manage pests and protect food from contamination. In 2017, authorities accused the restaurant of poor hygiene practices, citing inadequate pest control and unclean premises. Despite these warnings, the restaurant, owned by Ajmol Ali, continued to violate