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Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Wake-Up Call for Food and Water Safety 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General
- January 31, 2025
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a severe condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nervous system, leading to muscle weakness, tingling sensations, and potential paralysis. Although GBS often follows viral or bacterial infections, recent studies increasingly connect it to contaminated food and water. In Pune, health officials have identified over 100 suspected cases linked
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Bombay High Court Orders Govt. Response on Cancer Warnings for Alcohol 0
- A to Z, News
- January 31, 2025
Report On Thursday, the Bombay High Court directed the central and Maharashtra state governments, along with the FSSAI, to respond to a PIL calling for cancer warning labels on alcohol bottles. The PIL was filed by 24-year-old Yash Chilwar from Pune. He argued that the lack of cancer warnings increased health risks. Chilwar, represented by
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FDA Recalls Lay’s Chips for Undeclared Milk Allergen 0
- A to Z, News
- January 31, 2025
Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled 6,344 bags of Lay’s potato chips due to an undeclared allergen. This recall follows an earlier action in December when Lay’s voluntarily recalled 13-ounce bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips in Washington and Oregon. The recall was prompted after a consumer complaint revealed that the
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Authorities Uncover Fake Ghee Operation in Agra, Seize 25,500 kg 0

January 31, 2025

Report In early January, authorities in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, uncovered a facility that produced fake ghee. Located in the Tajganj area along Shamsabad Road, the factory mixed harmful substances like urea, palm oil, and synthetic flavours to imitate well-known dairy brands. Officials confiscated 25,500 kilograms of fake ghee and raw materials used in its production,

Thrissur Customer Calls for Food Portion Regulation After Dosa Dispute 0

A to Z, News

January 30, 2025

Report A customer in Thrissur district in Kerala raised concerns about the lack of oversight in the food sector after receiving unsatisfactory portions at a local hotel. He filed complaints with both the Legal Metrology and Food Safety Departments but was informed that no legal action could be taken regarding the small portion sizes and

Thoothukudi Rs 20 Biryani Restaurant’s License Suspended 0

A to Z, News

January 30, 2025

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has temporarily suspended the license of a Thoothukudi restaurant in Tamilnadu that sells chicken biryani at Rs 20, following complaints of unhygienic food preparation and misleading claims about the dish. The suspension comes after a complaint to District Collector K Elambahavath raised concerns about the