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Viral Fake Egg Claims: What’s Real and What’s Not 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 14, 2026
Overview Eggs are among the most widely consumed foods in India and worldwide. People value them for their high-quality protein, essential nutrients, and versatility in everyday cooking—from quick breakfasts to elaborate dishes. In recent times, concerns about food adulteration have led many consumers to question the authenticity of eggs sold in the market. Viral videos
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Bengaluru Civic Body Seals 10 PG Kitchens Over Hygiene Violations 0
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- January 13, 2026
Key Update The Bengaluru South City Corporation on Monday sealed ten paying guest (PG) accommodations after surprise inspections revealed unhygienic kitchen conditions. The action followed several complaints from residents and tenants across Jayanagar, BTM Layout, Bommanahalli Assembly constituency, and other parts of south Bengaluru. 66 PGs Inspected for Basic Safety and Food Hygiene Corporation officials
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Food Safety Raids Intensified on Jaggery Units Ahead of Pongal 0
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- January 13, 2026
Key Update With the Pongal festival approaching, Food Safety Department officials have intensified inspections at jaggery manufacturing units across Salem and Namakkal districts to curb adulteration and ensure consumer safety. Salem and Namakkal are among Tamil Nadu’s major sugarcane-producing regions. Sugarcane cultivation is widespread in areas such as Karuppur, Omalur, Deevattipatti, Veeraganoor, Thalaivasal and Sankari
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Ice Cream at Church Festival Triggers Suspected Food Poisoning in Kochi 0

Key Update Twenty-eight people, including 22 children aged between eight and 15, fell ill after consuming ice cream sold at a church festival in Edayar under the Kadungalloor grama panchayat in Ernakulam. The incident raised concerns of suspected food poisoning. Symptoms Emerge After Festival People began reporting to the family health centres at Edayar and

Noida Eateries Fined ₹3 Crore Over Hygiene Violations 0

Key Update The Food Department launched a major inspection drive in the Upscale Sector 18 market in Noida after receiving repeated complaints about substandard food being sold at premium prices. Food safety teams raided 27 restaurants and food stalls following multiple consumer complaints. During the inspections, officials detected serious hygiene violations across several eateries and

Bihar Scientists Turn to Nature to Grow Arsenic-Free Food Crops 0

Key Development As Bihar battles large-scale contamination of water, soil, and foodgrains by arsenic, fluoride, and other toxic elements, a small group of scientists is working to find sustainable solutions. Their research, though limited in scale, is offering a rare ray of hope to communities living with chronic exposure to environmental toxins. Lab Develops Crops