Food Safety Archives

BIS Sets New Hygiene Standards for Veggie Washers 0

Report The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced new norms for washers used to clean root and tuber vegetables like potatoes, carrots, cassava, beetroot, and radish. These standards aim to improve hygiene, ensure food safety, and make Indian exports more competitive in global markets. Washers Must Meet Food-Grade Requirements Under the new guidelines, manufacturers

Tainted Sweets at IMH: 1 Dead, 92 Fall Ill in Food Poisoning Outbreak 0

Report A suspected food poisoning outbreak at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Erragadda, Hyderabad, killed a 33-year-old patient, Karnan, and sickened 92 others. The patients fell ill after eating a sweet dish, paramannam (rice pudding made with rice, milk, and jaggery), served during Telangana Formation Day celebrations on June 2. Doctors initially attributed Karnan’s

World Cheese Day Special: Handle, Store, and Love Your Cheese Right!0

Cheese is a beloved food across the world. Whether it’s spread on toast, melted in pasta, or served on a platter, cheese is rich in flavour, nutrition, and variety. But like any dairy product, cheese is sensitive and can spoil easily if not handled and stored correctly. On World Cheese Day, it’s the perfect time

Toxic Scoops: Detergent & Expired Flavours Found in Ludhiana Ice Cream Raid 0
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- June 4, 2025
Overview In a recent raid, the Health Department in Ludhiana shut down an ice cream manufacturing unit in the Hambran industrial area after uncovering appalling hygiene violations. Officials found cluttered waste, uncovered raw materials, swarming houseflies, and expired ice cream flavours, which were destroyed on-site. The department issued a challan for violating food safety norms.
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FDCA Seizes 4.4 Tons of Suspected Adulterated Ghee and Butter in Gujarat 0
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- June 4, 2025
Overview In a decisive move against food safety violations, the Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) of Aravalli, Gujarat, along with the Police Department and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), raided M/s Bapashri Dairy Products in Bhiloda, Aravalli. The joint team seized over 4.4 tons of ghee and butter, suspected to be substandard or adulterated,
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Moringa Seeds: The Tiny Superfood Making a Big Impact 0
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- June 4, 2025
Overview Often celebrated as the “miracle tree,” moringa is once again in the spotlight—this time, for its seeds. Experts are hailing moringa seeds as a nutrient-rich superfood that supports immunity, heart health, and more. Packed with protein, antioxidants, and essential nutrients, these seeds are gaining popularity as a powerhouse of health benefits. Nutritional Goldmine in a
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