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Closures, Fines, and Inspections: Kerala’s Response to the Shigella Threat 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 18, 2026
Key Update Kerala has stepped up food safety inspections across districts following a rise in Shigella infections during the monsoon season. Authorities have launched enforcement drives, ordered outlet closures, and expanded surveillance activities in districts including Malappuram, Thiruvananthapuram, and Thrissur. Following state-level directives to strengthen disease prevention measures, food safety officials have widened inspections across
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Food Safety Sweep Targets Bengaluru’s Online Food Sector 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 17, 2026
The Karnataka Food Safety Department conducted a large-scale inspection drive across Bengaluru on June 12 and 13 to strengthen compliance with food safety regulations among businesses linked to e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms. The two-day operation covered food businesses associated with major online delivery networks, including Blinkit, Amazon, Zepto, Flipkart, and other digital marketplaces. To support
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Pins, Wires, and Food Safety: Why FSSAI Took Action 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- June 17, 2026
Food safety risks do not always come from bacteria, chemicals, or spoiled food. Sometimes, the danger comes from foreign objects that accidentally enter food and cause injury when consumed. The issue recently gained attention after a three-year-old boy swallowed two metal wires hidden inside decorative elements of a birthday cake. Fortunately, the child passed the
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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

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