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Processed Food Isn’t the Enemy—FSSAI Ensures It’s Safe: Union Minister 0

Key Development Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Wednesday stressed that regulatory bodies like the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) play a crucial role in promoting processed foods by ensuring strict adherence to quality standards. Speaking at the curtain raiser for World Food India 2025, organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries

Safer Meals Ordered on Vande Bharat Trains 0

Commission Warns Against Repetition of Lapses The Kerala Human Rights Commission has ordered strict measures to maintain food quality on Vande Bharat trains after passengers received expired juice. Judicial Member K. Baijunath warned authorities not to repeat such lapses and directed Railways to actively monitor the food supplied by catering agencies. The Commission praised Railways

McDonald’s India Adds Protein Slice for Safer, Healthier Meals 0

Key Development McDonald’s India (West and South), operated by Westlife Foodworld, introduced its latest innovation – a plant-based Protein Slice that adds 5 grams of protein to every burger, making quick-service meals nutritionally stronger and safer. The company priced the slice at ₹25 and made it available across all McDonald’s outlets in West and South

Fatal Listeriosis Case Linked to Major Ready-Meal Recall in Ireland 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 25, 2025
Key Development The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has confirmed the death of an adult from listeriosis, a rare but severe bacterial infection. The Health Service Executive’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) is investigating the case, marking a significant public health alert. The fatality comes amid an “extensive outbreak” of listeriosis that has already
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Fridgescaping Trend Raises Food Safety Concerns, Experts Warn 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- July 25, 2025
At a Glance The viral trend of ‘fridgescaping’—decorating the inside of refrigerators with plants, baskets, lights, and other aesthetic items—may look Instagram-worthy, but health experts warn it poses serious food safety risks. Why Fridgescaping is Risky “The inside of a refrigerator is no place for decorating,” said Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor at NYU Langone
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Kolkata Scientists Develop Protein Solutions from Potatoes and Fungi 0
- A to Z, Food Safety
- July 25, 2025
Key Development India, one of the world’s largest producers of legumes and protein-rich crops, faces a severe protein deficiency crisis. A recent Indian Market Research Bureau survey shows 73% of Indians fail to meet daily protein requirements, with only about 10% achieving adequate intake. This gap stems from dietary habits, economic constraints, cultural factors, and
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