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Kerala Spiced with Poison?0

Key Update The Food Safety Commissionerate in Kerala detected dangerous levels of chemicals in food samples collected between April 2024 and March 2025. Tests revealed artificial food colours, pesticides, preservatives, and contaminants. Some foods contained pesticide residues more than 3500% above the permitted limit, raising serious health concerns. Industrial Dyes and Carcinogens Found in Common

6 Fruit Combinations That Can Upset Your Gut 0

Key Update In salads and smoothies, we often mix different types of fruits together. While this may seem healthy, certain fruit combinations are not so good for gut health. They can cause bloating and lead to nutrient loss. Here are six fruit combinations you should avoid. Acidic and Sweet Fruits Do not combine acidic fruits

Does the Iodine Test Catch Fake Paneer?0

Key Development A recent viral video showed an iodine tincture test performed on paneer served at a celebrity-owned restaurant in Mumbai, where iodine turned the paneer black. Many viewers interpreted this as proof that starch had adulterated the paneer and that it was fake. However, food experts caution that the iodine test alone cannot fully

UP Police Bust Fake Ghee Racket, Seize 923L Fake Amul & Mother Dairy 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 12, 2025
Key Development The Uttar Pradesh police in Sambhal seized 923 litres of fake ghee and hundreds of counterfeit packaging materials during a crackdown targeting unsafe and adulterated food products. Authorities arrested five men involved in producing and distributing counterfeit ghee, posing a significant risk to public health. The operation was part of a joint effort
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India’s Largest Recent Meat Seizure: J&K Confiscates 11,600+ kg Rotten Meat 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 12, 2025
Key Update Food safety officials in Jammu & Kashmir seized over 11,600 kg of “imported rotten meat” from warehouses, eateries, and shops across the Kashmir Valley last week. The Food Wing of the Drug and Food Control Organisation (DFCO) carried out surprise inspections that uncovered illegal storage, expired stock, and clear safety violations. Images of
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Chocolates among 20% of food samples failing FSSAI checks 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 11, 2025
Key Development In 2024-25, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) found that nearly one in five food samples, including chocolates, failed to meet prescribed standards, the government informed the Lok Sabha. Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav said FSSAI, through its four regional offices and in coordination with state and union
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