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Worms Found in Cheese Toast at Pune Café, FDA Launches Probe 0

Overview A lunch outing at Irani Café in Kalyaninagar, Pune, turned alarming when a family discovered live worms crawling inside a cheese toast. Advocate Samuel Gode was dining with his wife and two young sons around 1 p.m. on Saturday when his seven-year-old son noticed movement in his mouth. Upon inspecting the sandwich, the family

IVPA Pushes for Faster Self-Reliance in India’s Edible Oil Sector 0

Key Update The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA) has called on the industry and policymakers to accelerate India’s journey toward self-sufficiency in edible oils. Rising global price volatility for palm and soybean oils, shifting trade agreements, and changing government policies are creating both challenges and opportunities for producers. Balancing Farmer Welfare and Price Stability

JCB Excavator Stirs Giant Dal Makhni, Goes Viral Amid Outrage and Laughter 0

Key Update A viral video showing a JCB excavator stirring a massive pot of dal makhni has taken social media by storm. Posted on July 7 by Instagram user Nirajad Nirajad, the clip shows the machine’s bright yellow arm churning the lentils like a giant ladle—turning a construction tool into a kitchen utensil. JCB

Water Crisis in Karumaloor, Ernakulam: E. coli Found, Residents Demand Swift Action 0
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- September 24, 2025
Key Update Health officials have confirmed widespread E. coli contamination in both well water and the Kerala Water Authority’s (KWA) drinking water supply in Karumaloor, Ernakulam. Testing revealed that most water samples contained the bacteria, prompting residents to demand immediate action. During recent inspections in Veliyathunadu and its surrounding areas, officials identified over 30 cases
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As Food Labelling Deadline Approaches, Advocates Push for Clear Warnings 0
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- September 13, 2025
Key Update The Supreme Court has given the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) a final three-month extension to finalise its recommendations on mandatory Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL). Healthcare experts and NGOs are demanding immediate action, stressing that these labels are vital to curb non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India. Lack of Labels Worsens Public
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Kochi Unveils Advanced Microbiology Lab for Safer Exports 0
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- September 12, 2025
Key Update The Export Inspection Agency (EIA) in Kochi has launched a modern microbiology lab under the Export Inspection Council (EIC) of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The new facility strengthens food safety standards and enhances the quality of Indian exports. India’s Export Certification Backbone Nitin Kumar Yadav, Director (EIC) and Additional Secretary, Ministry
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