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Fake ‘Bisleri’-Style Water Bottles Seized From Train in UP 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 22, 2026
Key UPdate Railway authorities at Sultanpur station in Uttar Pradesh seized 12 crates of unauthorised packaged drinking water from coach number 12237 of the Begampura Express after receiving a tip-off about suspicious supplies onboard. The Lucknow Division of Northern Railway shared the update on its official X handle on May 18, 2026, stating that officials
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BPNI Flags Safety Risks in Powdered Infant Formula, Urges Stronger Rules 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, General, Health & Wellness, News
- May 22, 2026
Key Update The Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India (BPNI) on Thursday urged the Centre to strengthen safety regulations for powdered infant formula after global recalls linked to harmful bacterial contamination and toxins. Marking World Breastfeeding Protection Day, the organisation asked the Union Health Ministry and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to
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Chennai Study Warns RO System Alone May Not Ensure Safe Water 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 22, 2026
Significant Update Installing a reverse osmosis (RO) system at home does not automatically ensure safe drinking water, a recent Chennai study has found. While RO technology can remove microbes effectively under ideal conditions, researchers detected microbial contamination in several household RO units in Chennai, pointing to poor maintenance and delayed filter replacement as major concerns.
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Madurai Raids Expose Illegal Gutka Sales Across 11 Shops 0

Key Update Food safety department officials, along with the police, sealed 11 shops in Madurai for allegedly selling banned tobacco products during inspections conducted between May 11 and 17. Authorities inspected 2,106 shops as part of the enforcement drive and found 11 outlets violating the ban on products such as gutka and pan masala. Over

Rotten Eggs, Pests and Expired Food Found in Telangana Safety Raids 0

Key Update Food safety authorities in Telangana intensified inspections across eateries, bakeries and food manufacturing units, uncovering multiple hygiene and food safety violations that raised serious public health concerns. As part of the statewide enforcement drive, officials inspected establishments, including Urban Monk Fine Baking and Cyber Pearl Brewing Pvt. Ltd. (Meld House) on Nagole Main

Punjab FDA Launches Paneer Crackdown, Collects 211 Samples Across State 0

Key Update The Punjab Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) collected 211 paneer samples during a two-day statewide enforcement drive aimed at detecting adulteration and strengthening food safety standards. Officials carried out the inspections on Monday and Tuesday across dairies, processing units, and retail outlets in both urban and rural areas. Samples Sent for Laboratory Testing