Food Safety Archives

Baba Balak Nath Temple Closes Prasad Shop Over Safety Concerns 0

Overview The Baba Balak Nath temple in Deotsidh, Himachal Pradesh, closed its prasad shop after food safety tests deemed the samples unfit for consumption. The temple management decided to outsource the shop’s operations to address safety concerns. Temple staff prepare the main offering, “rote,” using wheat, sugar, and ghee or vegetable oil, for devotees visiting

Substandard Food Items Found in Himachal Pradesh: Action on Golgappa Water and More 0

Substandard Food Items Found in Una District, Himachal Pradesh Concerns over food safety have intensified in Una district, Himachal Pradesh after substandard items were uncovered during routine inspections. Samples of ‘golgappa’ water, mustard oil, and ready-to-serve coffee, collected from local vendors, failed to meet safety standards. Laboratory tests conducted in Kandaghat, Solan, confirmed the presence

The Hidden Dangers of Plastic Packaging: A Call for Sustainable Alternative 0

Plastic packaging is the backbone of modern convenience, preserving food and beverages while keeping costs low and shelf lives long. From takeout boxes to soda bottles, it dominates supermarket aisles worldwide. But behind its practical perks lies a darker side—chemical contamination, mounting pollution, and the enduring menace of plastic waste. While it protects our food,

Substandard Silver Foils in Chennai’s Roadside Eateries Raise Health Concerns 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 21, 2024
Overview Health experts and consumers have raised alarms over the widespread use of substandard silver foils for food packaging at roadside eateries in Chennai. These foils, intended to preserve food and enhance presentation, often pose serious health risks due to their poor quality. An Alarming Practice Roadside vendors commonly use thin, low-cost silver foils that
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Food Safety Inspections Highlight Hygiene Violations in Roadside Eateries in Kochi 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 21, 2024
Report In Kochi, Kerala, Ernakulam district’s food safety department launched a special initiative last week, inspecting 125 roadside eateries. Inspectors found 45 restaurants violating the rules outlined in Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2011. These rules require eateries and their staff to maintain hygiene within the establishment and adhere to personal
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Health Department Confiscates Expired Food Items in Thrissur During Routine Inspections 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 21, 2024
Overview In Kerala, Thrissur district Corporation’s health department during Wednesday’s inspections, confiscated expired food items from five hotels. Mayor M.K. Varghese said the increase in food safety enforcement stems from intensified efforts, including bi-weekly inspections. Hotels Fined for Violating Food Safety Regulations Health officials confiscated meat and vegetarian dishes from Bay Leaf in Ramavarmapuram, Navya
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