Food Laws Archives

PGI Study Urges India to Replace trans-fat with Healthier Oils 0

Report The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)’s Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health released a study emphasizing India’s urgent need to shift from trans fats to healthier edible oils. The report, ‘Roadmap for Replacing Trans-Fats with Healthy Edible Oil in India,’ was presented at a national stakeholder meeting aimed

Coca-Cola Enters Prebiotic Soda Market with Simply Pop 0

Report Coca-Cola has launched Simply Pop, a new prebiotic soda line, directly challenging brands like Olipop and Poppi. Set to debut in late February across the West Coast and Southeast U.S., this launch underscores the company’s commitment to food safety and functional beverages. Over the past two decades, traditional soft drink consumption has declined due

Swiggy Faces Backlash Over Stale Food Delivery in Lal Bazar, Srinagar 0

Report In a troubling case of food adulteration, online food delivery giant Swiggy is facing severe criticism after delivering stale and unhygienic food to a customer in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred when a family ordered food from the popular Roadside Cafe at Main Bus Stand, Lal Bazar. Customer’s Shocking Experience The customer

Ganga River Pollution Threatens Health During Maha Kumbh Mela 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 19, 2025
Report The Ganga River in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, a revered spiritual site, suffers from severe pollution. During the Maha Kumbh Mela, where over 50 crore people bathed in the Ganges, a government agency detected dangerously high levels of ‘faecal coliform’ bacteria. On Monday, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT)
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Telangana Cracks Down on Hospital Food Safety 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 18, 2025
Report The Telangana Food Safety Department conducted a state-wide inspection of government hospital canteens and kitchens on Monday to enforce hygiene and food safety regulations. Food Safety Officers inspected 19 hospitals, including MNJ Cancer Hospital, Niloufer Hospital, Government Chest Hospital, Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, and MGM Hospital in Warangal. Training and Compliance Checks Officials educated
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Quaker Oats Recalls Waffle and Pancake Mix Over Milk Allergen 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 18, 2025
Report On January 14, the Quaker Oats Company recalled two-pound boxes of Pearl Milling Company’s Original Pancake & Waffle Mix after discovering an undeclared milk allergen. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the recall as a Class I recall, the highest risk level. FDA’s Recall Classification System The FDA categorizes recalls into three
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