Food Safety Archives

FSSAI Warns Against Using Newspapers for Food Packaging 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has once again warned food businesses against using newspapers to wrap, store, or serve food, citing significant food safety concerns. The reminder follows recent action against a Vada Pav vendor in Mumbai who reportedly used newspapers for packaging and serving food. FSSAI emphasised that

Maggi Safe, Says Nestlé After Infestation Allegations 0

Significant Update Nestlé India has rejected allegations of insect infestation in Maggi noodles after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) sought information regarding a complaint that surfaced on social media. The issue emerged when an unverified social media post claimed that a packet of Maggi noodles contained larvae. Following the complaint, FSSAI

FSSAI Bans Metal Pins and Wires in Food Packaging After Safety Concerns Rise 0

Key Update FSSAI has banned the use of metallic pins, staple pins, wires, and other sharp materials in food packaging and handling after reports highlighted serious safety risks. The authority took action following a recent incident in Thane, where a three-year-old boy accidentally swallowed two metal wires hidden inside decorative elements of his birthday cake.

FSSAI Acts on Viral Food Complaints: Nestle Maggi, KFC, Open Secret Under Lens 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 15, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified its monitoring of consumer complaints shared on social media. In response to multiple viral posts alleging hygiene lapses and possible contamination, the regulator has issued notices to several food business operators, including Nestlé India, a KFC outlet in Andhra Pradesh, snack brand
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FSSAI Issues Notices to 14 Food Brands Over Allegedly Misleading Claims 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 15, 2026
FSSAI Tightens Oversight of Food Labels Food labels and product claims help consumers make informed decisions. As more consumers seek products marketed as “healthy,” c” “vegan,” and “zero maida,” food companies increasingly use these terms to attract buyers. To ensure that such claims remain accurate and transparent, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
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Shigella Outbreak in Kerala: Why Health Officials Are on High Alert 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- June 15, 2026
Kerala has witnessed a rise in Shigella infections over the past few weeks, prompting health authorities to strengthen surveillance, sanitation measures, and public awareness efforts across the state. As of mid-June 2026, the state has reported 135 confirmed Shigella cases and three deaths this year, with 59 cases and two deaths recorded during June alone.
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