INS 551: Sand in our food?
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Resources
- September 12, 2022
Key Update People of all ages enjoy instant noodles because they are quick, easy to prepare, and tasty. Many eat them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. However, most instant noodles are made from refined wheat (maida) and contain very little fibre or essential nutrients. Hidden Health Concerns Seasoning packets often contain excessive sodium, sometimes exceeding
READ MOREKey Updates The Ministry of Interior and the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition in Kuwait discovered an illegal food production unit operating from a rented house in Mishref. The unit produced and sold food items without a license, violating hygiene and safety regulations. Inspectors found that the unit adulterated several food products before sale.
READ MOREKey Update A suspected case of food poisoning at the Morarji Desai Residential School for Minorities in Hirekodi village, Chikkodi taluk, Belagavi, Karnataka sickened more than 170 students on Friday, September 12, 2025. Doctors treated 119 students initially and later confirmed that the number had risen to 177. The illness broke out around 9 a.m.
READ MOREKey Update The Uttar Pradesh Food and Drug Administration (UP FDA) seized over 1,150 kilograms of adulterated paneer from a pickup vehicle in Greater Noida. Acting on a tip-off, the Food Safety Team raided the car, collected samples, and sent them for testing. Officials confirmed that the paneer was unsafe for human consumption. To safeguard
READ MOREFoundation Stone Laid Kerala Industries Minister P. Rajeev on Sunday (September 14) laid the foundation stone for RCC Nutrafill’s Food Processing and Life Sciences Manufacturing Facility at Angamaly. The event began with a bhoomi pooja and launched what the company calls Kerala’s first integrated hub for food processing and life sciences. RCC Nutrafill is designing
READ MOREKey Update Large volumes of teas at the Guwahati and Siliguri auction centres failed to meet FSSAI standards this year, pushing buyers toward South Indian and African teas. Major packers are now losing interest in Assam and West Bengal teas. The Assam Tea Planters’ Association (ATPA) urged the industry to prioritise quality and full compliance
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