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Hyderabad Raid Uncovers Adulterated Ginger-Garlic Paste Supply to Restaurants 0

Key Update Authorities seized a large quantity of adulterated ginger-garlic paste meant for supply to restaurants and retail outlets during a raid in Hyderabad. The operation was carried out by the Commissioner’s Task Force (Khairtabad Zone) along with the H-Fast Team of the Hyderabad City Police. Officials said the raid targeted a manufacturing unit operating

FSSAI Updates Food Packaging Rules; New Norms From 2027 0

Key Update The national food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has revised its packaging and labelling guidelines for food manufacturers. The updated rules will come into effect on July 1, 2027. The revisions aim to improve the clarity of information provided to consumers while also simplifying compliance for food businesses.

Can Refrigerated Food Cause Poisoning?0

Overview Keeping leftovers in the fridge is common worldwide, but it can sometimes be risky. Primrose Freestone, a microbiologist at the University of Leicester, explains the dangers and how to prevent them. Why leftovers can be risky: Food poisoning happens when food is contaminated with harmful bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Bacteria multiply quickly between 4°C

17,000 Ice Candies and Lassi Glasses Seized in Hyderabad for Unsafe Production 0
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- April 1, 2026
Key Update Hyderabad police uncovered unhygienic production practices and the use of harmful chemicals, seizing 17,000 ice candies and lassi glasses worth an estimated ₹5.44 lakh. To carry out the operation, the police, along with the Commissioner’s Task Force, Golconda Zone, and Mehdipatnam Police, raided Aliya Ice Cream Parlour in Ahmed Nagar, Mehdipatnam. They arrested
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Viral Video Flags Suspicious Substance in Amul High-Protein Buttermilk 0
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- April 1, 2026
Key Update A viral video on Instagram has raised concerns after a user claimed to have found a suspicious substance inside a pack of Amul High-Protein Buttermilk. The consumer urged the company and food safety authorities to investigate the issue. The video, shared by Instagram user @kabir0760, shows what appears to be an unusual material
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Vande Bharat Passenger Alleges Severe Allergy After Train Meal 0
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- April 1, 2026
Key Update A passenger on the Vande Bharat Express has alleged that food served on the train triggered a severe allergic reaction in her, while her two-year-old son developed diarrhoea after eating the meal. Ayushi Singh shared a photograph of her swollen face on the social media platform X and urged the railways to investigate
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