Food Safety Archives

Whistleblower Puts Zepto in Trouble 0

Report Once considered a rising star in India’s quick-commerce market, Zepto now faces serious scrutiny after a former employee exposed shocking food safety lapses. In a now-viral Reddit post, the ex-employee, who worked at Zepto for three years, claimed that store managers knowingly sold expired Greek yoghurt despite it being unfit for consumption. He further

Air India Probes Mid-Air Illness, Suspects Food Poisoning 0

Passengers and Crew Fall Sick Mid-Flight An Air India flight from London to Mumbai turned tense on June 23, 2025, when several passengers and crew members suddenly felt sick while cruising at high altitude. Initial reports claimed 11 people, including six cabin crew members, fell ill. Air India later confirmed that five passengers and two

Coca-Cola India Brings Refreshing Twist to Puri Ratha Yatra 2025 0

Overview Coca-Cola India will join millions of devotees at the iconic Puri Ratha Yatra 2025 in Puri, Odisha, from June 27 to July 5, 2025. After its strong engagement at the Maha Kumbh earlier this year, the company now plans to bring its full range of refreshing drinks right to the heart of this cultural

Shawarma Scare: Kochi Hotel Shut After Food Poisoning Outbreak 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 24, 2025
Young Woman Battles for Life After Eating Shawarma Three people from Irinjalakuda fell sick after eating shawarma and shawai from Real Arabia Hotel in Ravipuram, Kochi, on June 16. By evening, they suffered vomiting, fever, and diarrhea and sought treatment in Kochi. One young woman’s condition worsened, forcing her family to shift her from Angamaly
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Sugarcane Shortfall, Rising Sugar Prices: Stay Alert 0
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- June 24, 2025
Report Many sugar mills in India stopped crushing cane from mid-May because there wasn’t enough sugarcane to process. According to India Ratings (Ind-Ra), this shortage has pushed sugar prices up by about 5% in the first quarter of FY26. Sugar prices rose from ₹34 per kg in July 2023 to ₹40.3 per kg in May
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Buffet? Spot the Red Flags First 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- June 23, 2025
Buffets are fun—you get to pick what you like, try different dishes, and go back for seconds. But behind the variety and convenience, there can be hidden hygiene risks. It’s easy to overlook signs that a buffet isn’t handling food safely. How the food is stored, how it’s served, and how clean the area looks
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