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Viral Video Flags Suspicious Substance in Amul High-Protein Buttermilk 0

Key Update A viral video on Instagram has raised concerns after a user claimed to have found a suspicious substance inside a pack of Amul High-Protein Buttermilk. The consumer urged the company and food safety authorities to investigate the issue. The video, shared by Instagram user @kabir0760, shows what appears to be an unusual material

Vande Bharat Passenger Alleges Severe Allergy After Train Meal 0

Key Update A passenger on the Vande Bharat Express has alleged that food served on the train triggered a severe allergic reaction in her, while her two-year-old son developed diarrhoea after eating the meal. Ayushi Singh shared a photograph of her swollen face on the social media platform X and urged the railways to investigate

31 Students Fall Ill at Namakkal Hostel; Food Contamination Suspected 0

Key Update As many as 31 girl students at an Adi Dravidar Welfare hostel in Namakkal in Tamilnadu fell ill after an alleged case of food contamination at the facility. The students began experiencing discomfort soon after lunch and were rushed to the Government Medical College Hospital for treatment. While six students have since been

NHRC Seeks Report from Odisha Over Safety Testing of Chhatua Nutrition Programme 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 1, 2026
Key Update The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the Odisha government to submit an action taken report over allegations that supplementary food under the Chhatua nutrition programme is being distributed without timely safety testing. Acting on a complaint by Jeypore-based advocate and human rights activist Anup Kumar Patro, the commission referred the matter
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Parliamentary Panel Calls for Stricter Action on Misleading Food Labels 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 31, 2026
Key Update A parliamentary panel has urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to take stronger action against misleading food labels and advertisements. The panel emphasised the need for clearer consumer information and stricter enforcement to improve food safety in India. The report recommended mandatory warning labels on foods high in fat,
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Hyderabad Food Safety Raid Seizes Unhygienic Badam Milk, Kulfi 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 31, 2026
Key Update Food safety officials in Telangana destroyed around 50 litres of badam milk and kulfi products after uncovering serious hygiene violations at a food manufacturing unit in Hyderabad. Authorities took action to prevent unsafe food from reaching consumers. Officials Find Unhygienic Preparation The Flying Squad of the Food Safety Department conducted a surprise inspection
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