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Rotten Apples Seized; Srivilliputtur Fruit Shops Pulled Up for Violations 0

Key Update Food safety officials in Srivilliputtur, near Madurai, seized 82 kilograms of rotten apples from a private fruit vendor’s godown on Friday and immediately destroyed the unsafe stock at the municipal yard to keep it out of the market. Raid Exposes Unlicensed Outlets Officials inspected five other shops run by the same vendor on

India, Russia Join Hands to Boost Food Safety Standards 0

Key Update India and Russia have taken a major step toward improving cross-border food safety standards. On Friday, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) signed an agreement with Russia’s Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-being. The agreement aims to deepen collaboration in food safety, promote information exchange,

Ritz Pulls Peanut Butter Crackers in 8 States Over Dangerous Labeling Slip 0

Key Update Ritz, a popular American snack brand, recalled its Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches in eight U.S. states after a labelling error that could trigger severe allergic reactions in people with peanut allergies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that retailers in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alabama received

Railways Confirms No Special Certification Required for Train Meals 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 5, 2025
Key Update The Indian Railways clarified that it does not require Halal-certified or any other specially certified meals on trains. This clarification followed a notice from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which sought details after a complaint questioned the certification practices for non-vegetarian food served onboard. NHRC Notice Prompts Railway Response After receiving the
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Fake Desi Ghee Factory Busted in Delhi, 1,500 kg Seized 0
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- December 5, 2025
Authorities Arrest Operator After Raid Authorities in northwest Delhi’s Alipur busted a spurious desi ghee manufacturing unit and seized around 1,500 kg of fake desi ghee and 55 litres of artificial flavouring, all packed under multiple brand labels. Police arrested the operator, Gyanendra Singh, who allegedly produced and supplied adulterated ghee across Delhi and neighbouring
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Amul Refutes Viral Claims of Dahi Failing Food Safety Tests 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 5, 2025
Key Update Several viral social media posts recently claimed that Amul dahi failed to meet food safety standards in Uttar Pradesh. Multiple videos and Instagram reels — some of which gained millions of views — alleged that officials collected curd samples in September in Gorakhpur, sent them for laboratory testing, and found that the samples
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