Food Safety Archives

Bluish-Black Discolouration in Cooked Ration Rice Triggers Concern in Kerala 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 8, 2026
Key Update Residents of Palappilly in the 10th ward of Melur panchayat in Thrissur have raised concerns after cooked rice prepared using ration rice reportedly turned dark bluish-black a few hours after cooking. Family Alerts Authorities After Colour Change According to the complaint, the family purchased the ration rice the previous day and cooked it
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Painted Cucumbers? Viral Bihar Railway Station Video Sparks Food Safety Panic 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 8, 2026
Significant Updates A video from Katihar railway station in Bihar has sparked concern on social media after it appeared to show a woman coating cucumbers with a green-coloured substance. The incident has once again brought food safety practices and regulatory enforcement under scrutiny. In the viral clip, a woman applies what appears to be green
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FSSAI Seizes ₹31 Lakh Worth of “Alkaline Water” Product 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- May 8, 2026
Key Update FSSAI has seized stocks worth over ₹31 lakh of a branded “alkaline water” product after laboratory tests detected fulvic acid, a substance not permitted in packaged drinking water under current food safety regulations. FSSAI acted after a consumer filed a complaint through the Food Safety Connect portal. Following the complaint, officials from the
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900 Kg Unsafe Paneer Seized and Destroyed in Ghaziabad 0

Significant Update The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration destroyed 900 kg of adulterated paneer worth nearly ₹2.25 lakh during a major crackdown in Ghaziabad. Unsafe Paneer Found During Late-Night Check The action began when police intercepted a suspicious tempo in the Shalimar Garden area late at night. Officers found a large quantity of

Food Safety Shock at Mangaluru Central: Reused Eggs Found 0

Significant Update The Palakkad railway division has launched strict disciplinary action against a catering unit at Mangaluru Central railway station after a surprise inspection revealed serious food safety violations. The railway food safety squad inspected the eatery on Platform No. 1 on Tuesday evening. Officials found the unit, licensed to P. N. Ramees Ali, operating

Should You Wash Chicken? Here’s the Safe Way to Handle It 0

Overview There has long been debate over whether you should wash raw chicken. Major bodies like the World Health Organisation and the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service advise against it. Washing poultry under running water can spread bacteria through splashes, contaminating kitchen surfaces, utensils, and nearby food. However, in many Indian households, washing chicken