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FSSAI Warns Against Cross-Contamination in Refrigerators During Summer 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 16, 2026
Overview As summer temperatures rise, your refrigerator becomes one of the most important tools for keeping food safe. But simply placing food inside the fridge is not enough. India’s food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), recently shared an important reminder about how proper food storage can help prevent contamination
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Fake ‘Imported’ Basel Seed Drink Seized in Kashmir Over Fake FSSAI Licence 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 15, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety Department in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district seized 150 cases of “Basel Seed Drink” worth nearly ₹3.56 lakh during raids conducted on Thursday after receiving inputs that traders were falsely marketing the product as an imported American brand. Officials inspected multiple locations across the district and seized stocks from several Food
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Karnataka High Court Stays FSSAI Advisory on Ashwagandha Leaves 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 15, 2026
Key Update The Karnataka High Court has stayed an advisory issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) that prohibited the use of Ashwagandha leaves or leaf extracts in supplements over safety concerns flagged by the Union Ministry of Ayush. Justice S R Krishna Kumar passed the interim order on Tuesday, staying
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Parasite Crawls Out of Sushi at Hong Kong Restaurant, Video Goes Viral 0

Key Update A customer spotted a threadlike parasite crawling out of a piece of sashimi at a Hong Kong sushi restaurant, prompting an apology from the outlet and triggering widespread concern on social media. Japanese restaurant chain Gatten Sushi, which launched in Hong Kong in September 2024, issued a public apology on Tuesday after a

SEHAT Mission: India’s Push for More Nutritious Food 0

ICMR and ICAR Launch Joint Initiative India has launched the SEHAT Mission (Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation), a joint initiative by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), to tackle nutrient deficiencies through healthier and scientifically improved food crops. Launched in New Delhi on May

Cut the Oil, Not the Taste: Why India’s Kitchens Need a Health Reset 0

Overview Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce cooking oil consumption has sparked discussions across the country. While many viewed the message through an economic lens, health experts say it also highlights a growing food and lifestyle concern in Indian households. India imported nearly $19.5 billion worth of vegetable oils in 2025–26, but the issue