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Horlicks Included in Odisha’s 29-District Adulteration Data 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- February 26, 2026
Significant Update The food safety system in Odisha has come under sharp focus after Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling informed the Assembly that officials detected food adulteration across 29 districts. The Health Department has listed several commonly consumed items as adulterated, including staples such as rice, flour, edible oils, spices, and biscuits. Officials also found issues
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Multiple Fall Ill After Seafood Consumption; Safety Protocols Under Focus 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, General, News
- February 23, 2026
Key Development A medical board has confirmed that people who fell ill after eating seafood from a restaurant in Vizhinjam developed similar symptoms, raising concerns about possible marine toxin exposure. S. Arunraj (39), a native of Vazhamuttam, remains in critical condition at a private hospital in Anayara. Doctors have placed him on ventilator support and
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Seafood on Your Plate, Risk in Your Gut?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- February 20, 2026
Seafood is an important part of a balanced diet, valued for its high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids and essential nutrients. However, when fish and shellfish are improperly handled, stored or prepared, they can become a serious source of foodborne illness. Health experts warn that seafood poisoning is often dismissed as a minor digestive issue, but
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Adulterated Coconut Oil Row: SHRC Steps In as Farmers Demand Crackdown 0

Key Update The alleged large-scale manufacture and sale of adulterated coconut oil in north Kerala has raised serious food safety concerns. Acting on complaints, the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has directed the Food Safety Commissioner to conduct an urgent inquiry and submit a report within 15 days. The intervention highlights the potential public health

Milk Safety Drive: 12,780 Samples Fail FSSAI Tests in FY 24-25 0

Key Development India’s food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has intensified its crackdown on food adulteration and milk safety drive, with a strong focus on milk and milk products. In a recent press release, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) confirmed that authorities carried out extensive enforcement and surveillance actions

No Forced Service Charges: Diners Win Big in Billing Transparency 0

Key Update Restaurants can no longer add service charges by default. In a recent move, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) declared that forcing customers to pay a service charge is an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The Delhi High Court backed the guidelines and directed restaurants to comply strictly. The