Food Safety Archives

Oman Flags Candy for Suspected Cannabis Content 0

Report Oman Food Safety and Quality Centre has warned the public against consuming Happy Candy Cola F!zz, a cola-flavoured sweet manufactured by Haribo GmbH & Co. KG in Germany. Authorities suspect the candy contains cannabis, a psychoactive substance banned in Oman. The Centre issued the advisory after the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety

Zepto Dharavi Warehouse Violated Food Safety: Expired Goods & Fungal Growth 0

Report The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food safety license of Zepto Warehouse in Dharavi in Mumbai after inspectors uncovered multiple food safety violations during a surprise visit. Expired Goods and Fungal Contamination Detected FDA officials discovered that the facility stored expired food items alongside fresh stock and placed products directly on

Mumbai Firm Booked for Selling Expired Food Without Licence 0

Report The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken legal action against Khushi Trading, a firm based in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, for allegedly repackaging expired food products and reselling them on the market. FDA officials discovered that the company operated without a valid food safety license and had continued business despite previous shutdown orders. Surprise

Amul’s Infant Formula Sparks IMS Act Row 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 2, 2025
Report Amul’s launch of “India’s first liquid infant formula” has triggered strong criticism from public health activists. They filed formal complaints with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the Health Ministry, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights. The activists allege that Amul
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FDA Shuts Down Zepto’s Dharavi Hub Over Food Safety Violations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 2, 2025
Report The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the food business license of Quick-commerce company Zepto at its Dharavi, Mumbai location after uncovering serious food safety violations. Following a tip-off from Minister of State for FDA Yogen Kadam, inspectors conducted a surprise inspection at the facility. During their visit, they found fungal contamination on
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Boil Before You Drink: Enjoy Safe Sips, Avoid Hidden Dangers in Raw Milk 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Research, Resources
- June 2, 2025
Authors: Sunitha Poulose, Kochurani Abraham, & Linda Joise George Introduction Milk, a staple in diets across the world, is especially important in developing countries for its nutritional value. Traditionally, milk was collected in small quantities from local farms and distributed within nearby communities, which helped limit contamination risks. However, with industrialisation and increasing urban demand,
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