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Kerala Strengthens Food Safety with New Microbiology Labs and Strict Measures 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- January 16, 2025
Report On Wednesday, Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that the government would take strict action against those who compromise food safety. During the inauguration of a microbiology lab at the Government Analyst’s Laboratory within the food safety department, George emphasized, “Preventing diseases is as important as addressing them. Nutrition plays a crucial role in
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Uttar Pradesh Launches Mobile Food Labs for Maha Kumbh Mela 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 16, 2025
Report On Wednesday, the Uttar Pradesh government launched mobile laboratories to inspect food at establishments across the Maha Kumbh Mela region. The initiative aims to enforce strict hygiene and safety standards, ensuring pilgrims receive safe and quality food. Ensuring Food Safety on Wheels Sushil Kumar Singh, Assistant Food Commissioner (Grade 2), emphasized how ‘Food Safety
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Caustic Potash (KOH): A Versatile Compound with Crucial Roles in Food and Industry 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- January 15, 2025
Caustic potash, or potassium hydroxide (KOH), serves as an indispensable compound with wide-ranging applications, particularly in the food industry. Its strong alkaline properties allow it to regulate pH levels, stabilize food products, and maintain hygienic production processes. Manufacturers produce KOH by electrolyzing potassium chloride, and regulators, including the FDA and FSSAI, recognize it as a
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Walmart Recalls 12,000+ Cartons of Chicken Broth Over Packaging Issues 0

Report Walmart has recalled over 12,000 cartons of Great Value Chicken Broth in various states across the U.S. due to potential packaging defects that could impact consumer health. The recall affects 48-ounce cartons of chicken broth sold at 242 locations in nine states, including Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. Why Is Walmart

Rs 14 Lakh Worth of Food Confiscated from Telangana Bakery 0

Outdated and Unlabeled Products Seized On January 8, 2025, the Telangana food safety department inspected Heemankshi Bakers Pvt Ltd in Mekaguda Village, Ranga Reddy district, and uncovered multiple food safety violations. The authorities seized food products valued at Rs. 14,29,600, including expired ingredients such as Cake Gel, Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat, Milk Powder, Tapioca Starch, Modified

FDA Proposes Front-of-Package Labels for Healthier Choices 0

Report On Tuesday, the FDA proposed a new rule requiring front-of-package nutrition labels to assist Americans in making healthier food choices. The rule, which could take effect by 2028, would mandate that food manufacturers display information on the front of packaging about saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars, in addition to the standard nutrition label