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18,000 Diageo Liquor Boxes Seized in Bengaluru Over PET Bottle Marking Row 0
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- August 13, 2026
Key Update Food safety officials have seized around 18,000 boxes of liquor bottles from a Diageo-owned unit in Bengaluru over alleged violations involving mandatory recycled-plastic markings on PET bottles. Officials took the action during an inspection of the United Spirits factory last week. They found that PET bottles did not carry the required symbol indicating
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Five-Star, But Food Safety Falls Short in Bengaluru 0
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- August 8, 2026
Key Update Food safety officials seized and destroyed more than 250 kg of meat, 207 kg of vegetables, 32 litres of milk and 3 kg of bakery products from six five-star hotels in Bengaluru after finding expired food and serious hygiene and storage lapses. The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) deployed 30 Food
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Mexican Jalapeños Sickens 345 in US 0
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- August 7, 2026
Key Update A Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico has sickened 345 people across 27 US states, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). At least 36 people have been hospitalised, although authorities have reported no deaths so far. Health officials
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Think Before You Eat That Garnishes: The Hidden Food Safety Risks on Your Plate 0

A sprig of coriander, a lemon wedge, or a colourful edible flower can instantly elevate the look and flavour of a meal. While these garnishes often seem like a decorative afterthought, they are still food—and they deserve the same attention to food safety as the main dish. Unlike cooked ingredients, most garnishes are served raw,

Six Fall Ill After Eating Allegedly Mouldy Cake in Kasaragod 0

Family Falls Ill After Anniversary Celebration Six people, including children, sought medical treatment after reportedly falling ill from consuming a cake purchased for a wedding anniversary celebration in Parappa, Kasaragod. According to reports, the cake was purchased from a local bakery by a resident of Kanakappally for the family celebration. Shortly after consuming the cake,

The Pressure Cooker Part Most People Forget to Clean—And Why It Matters 0

Most of us wash our pressure cooker after every use, scrubbing the pot until it looks spotless. But there’s one small component that often escapes attention—the rubber gasket, also known as the sealing ring. Tucked inside the lid, this rubber ring creates an airtight seal that allows the cooker to build pressure. While it may