Food Safety Archives

Adulterated Food Seized at Jagannathpur Rath Mela in Ranchi 0

Report On Saturday, the Ranchi in the state of Jharkhand, food safety department seized adulterated sweets and chickpeas from temporary stalls at the ongoing Jagannathpur Rath Mela. Ranchi food safety officer Subir Ranjan, who led the inspection team, said on Sunday that they tested the quality of sweets and other foods being sold at the

FDA Elevates Blueberries Recall to Highest Risk Level 0

Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded the recent recall of organic blueberries to its most severe category — Class I. Alma Pak International LLC, based in Georgia, voluntarily initiated the recall on June 9 after routine testing detected Listeria monocytogenes in its products. The affected shipment included 400 boxes, each weighing

Del Monte Foods Files for Bankruptcy as Shifting Tastes Hit Canned Goods 0

Report Del Monte Foods, a 139-year-old American brand famous for canned fruits and vegetables, has filed for bankruptcy protection as shifting consumer preferences and economic pressures batter its core business. Owned by Singapore-based Del Monte Pacific, the company has lined up $912.5 million in debtor-in-possession financing to keep operations running while it seeks a buyer.

Kerala Faces Cancer Risk from Toxic Pesticides in Imported Vegetables 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 7, 2025
Vegetables imported from other states, laced with toxic pesticide residues including carcinogens, threaten public health in Kerala. Health experts warn that eating such contaminated produce daily may fuel Kerala’s rising cancer rates and other chronic diseases. Tests show that many vegetables sold in local markets, supermarkets, and roadside stalls exceed safe pesticide limits, exposing consumers
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30 Kids Sick in Bihar After Lizard Found in Mid-Day Meal 0
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- July 5, 2025
Report In Bihar’s Darbhanga district, more than 30 children were hospitalised after eating their mid-day meal, which allegedly contained a dead lizard. The incident took place after the school cook prepared vegetables using gram-soaked overnight. During lunchtime, a student spotted the dead lizard in the mi-day meal food, screamed in shock, and fainted on the
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Kerala’s Fast-Food Boom: A Wake-Up Call for Health-Conscious Consumers 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 5, 2025
Overview On any busy Friday evening in Kerala, it is easy to see how dramatically young people’s eating habits have shifted. Fast-food outlets overflow with crowds, cafés buzz with selfies and social chatter, and delivery bikes race through traffic carrying steaming parcels. This speed-driven food culture, while convenient and visually appealing, poses serious concerns for
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