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Deep Frying or Air Frying: What’s Happening Inside Your Food?0

Overview On May 2, Dr Jayesh Sharma, an oncologist with over 25 years of experience, explained on Instagram why deep frying may pose greater cancer-related risks compared to air frying. He broke down the science behind common cooking methods and highlighted key compounds formed during high-heat cooking. Three Key Risks Linked to Deep Frying Dr

19 Unlicensed Food Outlets Sealed in West Delhi Crackdown 0

Key Update The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has sealed 19 eateries and meat shops in Hastsal’s JJ Colony in Uttam Nagar for operating without a valid Health Trade Licence (HTL). The Public Health Department of the West Zone acted for Blocks A, B, and C with police support. During inspections on April 17 and

From Juice to Jaundice: The Risk Behind Every Sip 0

As temperatures rise, so does our craving for fresh, cooling drinks. From lime juice and watermelon juice to sugarcane juice and buttermilk, summer pushes people to consume more liquids throughout the day. These drinks may look refreshing and healthy—but they also come with a hidden risk that many people overlook: the safety of the water

Odisha Food Scare: 58 Fall Ill, One Dead After Eating Roadside Dahi Bara 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- May 4, 2026
Key Update At least 58 people fell ill, and one elderly woman died after allegedly consuming contaminated dahi bara (a popular street snack) in Pata Pur village under Dasharathpur block in Jajpur district in Odisha, raising serious food safety concerns. Villagers consumed the snack from a roadside vendor between 8:30 am and 9:30 am on
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Tirumala Ghee Row: Single-Member Panel Flags Procurement Lapses 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness, News
- May 4, 2026
Key Update A one-man committee appointed by the Andhra Pradesh government has flagged serious food safety lapses in the procurement of ghee used for Tirumala laddu prasadam, along with broader administrative and procedural failures. Food Safety Violations at the Core A CFTRI laboratory report dated August 3, 2022, detected β-sitosterol—a marker of vegetable oil adulteration—in
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Hyderabad bans loose oil sales, sets 15-day compliance deadline 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- April 30, 2026
Key Update In Hyderabad, the Food Adulteration Surveillance Team intensifies efforts against food adulteration by focusing on awareness and compliance. The team conducts a meeting with oil manufacturers, suppliers, and stakeholders to align industry practices with safety standards. Vaibhav Raghunath, DCP, Commissioner’s Task Force and in charge of H-FAST, stresses strict adherence to food safety
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