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Imported or Local Apples? The Freshness Factor You’re Ignoring 0

Key Development Walk into any supermarket in India and you will see apples labelled “imported” or “premium,” often sold at higher prices. Many consumers assume that a higher price means better nutrition. But that assumption does not always hold. Dr Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist based in Hyderabad, advises consumers to look beyond glossy packaging and

FDCA Gujarat Seizes 200 kg Loose Spices in Ahmedabad Crackdown 0

Key Update In a major enforcement action, the Food Safety Flying Squad of the Food and Drugs Control Administration Gujarat (FDCA Gujarat) conducted a surprise inspection at Madhupura Market in Ahmedabad, targeting the sale and storage of loose spices suspected of adulteration. During the drive, officials inspected around 30 shops and firms. The team seized

Fake Coconut Oil Floods Kuttyadi Market, Traders Demand Crackdown 0

Key Development Traders and small-scale mill owners in Kuttyadi, Kozhikode, have alleged that fake coconut oil is widely available in local markets and that authorities have not taken strong action. They claim a Tamil Nadu-based lobby supplies adulterated oil to Kerala. According to them, wholesalers in Tamil Nadu route the product through agents operating in

Jaipur Health Department Warns Against Surge in Fake Ghee 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 16, 2026
Key Development With demand for ghee rising, the Jaipur health department has warned consumers about the growing sale of adulterated ghee in packaging that imitates trusted brands. Recent enforcement drives in Jaipur and nearby districts have led officials to seize thousands of litres of suspected fake ghee. Investigations found that operators often mix vegetable oils
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Malappuram Launches Modern Food Street at Kottakkunnu 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 16, 2026
Key Updates Authorities have launched a new Food Street at Kottakkunnu in Malappuram in Kerala to boost the food and tourism sectors in the Malabar region. The initiative aims to generate employment for local entrepreneurs and service staff while offering visitors safe and hygienic dining options. Multiple Agencies Join Hands The project is a joint
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Woman Alleges Fungal Contamination in Amul Yoghurt, Tags FSSAI 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 14, 2026
Key Development A woman has alleged that her daughter consumed an Amul fruit yoghurt pack containing fungus despite the product being well within its expiry date. She shared photographs and a video on X (formerly Twitter), urging the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to intervene. The post, shared on February 13, quickly
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