INS 551: Sand in our food?
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Resources
- September 12, 2022
Report In a dramatic crackdown, officials intercepted a tanker carrying 5,000 litres of adulterated milk on its way from Madhya Pradesh to Agra via the Agra-Bah road. Acting swiftly, they disposed of the contaminated milk by dumping it onto the road, aiming to eliminate any risk to public health. A video of the operation quickly
READ MORETravelling during the monsoon comes with unique health risks—food poisoning being one of the most common. The season’s high humidity, fluctuating temperatures, and damp environments create ideal conditions for bacterial growth, especially in improperly handled or stored food. For travellers, this means greater vigilance is required to avoid falling ill from contaminated food or water.
READ MOREOverview More Indian households are turning to ready-to-cook (RTC) meals for the convenience and speed they offer. In just the past two years, over 18 million households have started using these products, making RTC the only packaged food category to double in volume. As this trend picks up, it brings with it a rising responsibility
READ MOREReport The death toll from suspected adulterated toddy consumption in Hyderguda, Kukatpally in Hyderabad rose to four by Wednesday evening, while the number of hospitalised victims climbed to 37. Officials reported a sharp increase in cases from 15 on Tuesday night to 37 by the following day. Doctors at NIMS Hospital are treating 31 patients,
READ MOREReport A CCTV camera in Lucknow’s Gomti Nagar captured a milkman spitting into milk moments before delivering it to a customer. Lav Shukla, a resident of Vinay Khand, reviewed the footage from his home security camera and spotted the shocking act. The video showed the milkman, Mohammad Sharif, also known as Pappu, spitting into milk
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