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Food Safety: The Invisible Shield Protecting Your Health 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- June 5, 2026
Every day, we make countless choices about the food we eat. We buy groceries, cook meals, dine at restaurants, and order food online—often without thinking about safety. Yet, food safety is one of the most important factors that determines our health and well-being. Safe and nutritious food is essential for life. When food becomes contaminated
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WHO Report: Unsafe Food Sickens Millions, Hits Young Children the Hardest 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 5, 2026
Key Update Children under the age of five are nearly three times more likely to fall ill from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Although they account for only 9% of the global population, young children suffer nearly one-third of all foodborne disease
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FSSAI Debunks Viral ‘Plastic Egg’ and ‘Injected Watermelon’ Myths 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- May 29, 2026
Key Update Eggs remain one of the most affordable and widely consumed sources of protein in India. Known for their nutrition and versatility, they form a regular part of daily diets across households. However, social media platforms have recently sparked fears over so-called “plastic eggs,” with several viral posts and videos claiming that artificial eggs
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Madurai Intensifies Anti-Gutka Drive, Seals 28 Shops 0

Key Update The district food safety department seized 134.93 kg of banned tobacco products during a major enforcement drive conducted across Madurai district between May 1 and May 26. Officials inspected 6,341 shops during the operation, including 3,804 checked by food safety officers and 2,537 inspected by joint enforcement teams. During the inspections, authorities found

Mouldy Sandwich Bread Complaint Puts Blinkit Under Fire Online 0

Significant Update A customer has accused Blinkit of delivering mouldy sandwich bread that had allegedly crossed its expiry date and refusing to issue a refund. The complaint, shared on X, quickly went viral and reignited concerns over food safety standards in the quick commerce sector. The customer posted photographs of Suchali’s Artisan Bakehouse Multigrain Sandwich

Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Plea Against Alcohol Sachets and Tetra Packs 0

Key Update The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, states, and Union Territories on a petition seeking a ban on the sale of alcohol in tetra packs and sachets. A bench comprising Surya Kant, Joymalya Bagchi, and Vipul M Pancholi issued notices to the authorities and directed them to file their responses within