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Five-Star, But Food Safety Falls Short in Bengaluru 0

Key Update Food safety officials seized and destroyed more than 250 kg of meat, 207 kg of vegetables, 32 litres of milk and 3 kg of bakery products from six five-star hotels in Bengaluru after finding expired food and serious hygiene and storage lapses. The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) deployed 30 Food

Maharashtra FDA Shuts 2 IIT Bombay Canteens Over FSSAI Licence Violations 0

Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued stop-business notices to two canteens at IIT Bombay and served an improvement notice on a third following a food safety inspection. FDA officials conducted the inspection on Wednesday after receiving a complaint. During the inspection, they found that two canteens were allegedly operating without

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Mexican Jalapeños Sickens 345 in US 0

Key Update A Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico has sickened 345 people across 27 US states, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). At least 36 people have been hospitalised, although authorities have reported no deaths so far. Health officials

Industrial Dyes in Spices? Hyderabad Raids Seize 25,000 Kg 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 7, 2026
Key Update Hyderabad Police and food safety officials have seized around 25,000 kg of spices and other materials during a major crackdown on suspected food adulteration across the city. The H-FAST team of the Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force, along with GHMC Food Safety officials, conducted raids at 13 spice processing and trading establishments. Investigators allegedly
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Tamil Nadu Cracks Down on Coloured Papads Over Excessive Artificial Colours 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 7, 2026
Key Update The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department (FSD) has ordered a ban on the sale of coloured papads, or appalams, that contain excessive or unauthorised artificial colouring agents. The department cited potential health risks, particularly for children. Papads are an integral part of Tamil Nadu’s food culture and commonly feature in meals at home
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Industrial-Grade Essence Found in Rose Water, Kozhikode Food Unit Shut Down 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 6, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety Department shut down Azad Foods Manufacturing Unit in Nallalam, Kozhikode, after inspectors uncovered multiple food safety violations during a surprise inspection. Inspectors found that the manufacturer mixed industrial-grade rose essence, commonly used to make soaps and incense sticks, into rose water used to flavour biryani and other food items. Although
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