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AMC Cracks Down on Unhygienic Street Food, Fines ₹21 Lakh 0

Significant Update In an effort to control rising waterborne diseases, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) intensified enforcement drives in the Behrampura and Lambha wards this week. The action focused on unhygienic food outlets and littering hotspots across the South Zone. Joint Inspection Targets Street Food Violations A joint team from the health, estate, and solid

FSSAI Cracks Down on E-Commerce Giant Over Expired Food Deliveries 0

Key Update In a strong move to protect consumers in the digital marketplace, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) imposed a ₹6 lakh penalty on an e-commerce food business operator in Gurugram for serious safety lapses. The action sends a clear message to the fast-growing quick-commerce and e-grocery sector: convenience cannot come

Mumbai Deaths: No Adulteration; Toxins Suspected, Morphine Trace Found 0

Key Update The deaths of four family members in Mumbai have taken a new turn after preliminary food safety tests ruled out common adulterants. The family reportedly fell ill after a late-night meal, initially raising concerns about contaminated food. However, early findings from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found no trace of artificial additives

Summer Drinks Under Scanner in Virudhunagar Amid Heatwave 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 30, 2026
Key Update As temperatures rise, the demand for sherbet, sugarcane juice, carbonated drinks, buttermilk, and fruit juices has increased sharply. In response, Food Safety officials in Virudhunagar near Madurai have directed traders to strictly maintain the quality of water used in preparing these beverages. Virudhunagar Collector N.O. Sukhaputra has instructed all vendors to prepare and
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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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Chandigarh ramps up fruit safety checks after Mumbai scare 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Health & Wellness
- April 30, 2026
Key Update In Chandigarh, the Union Territory health department’s food safety wing launches a drive following the Mumbai incident in which four family members allegedly died after consuming watermelon. Officials collect random watermelon samples from 10 locations across the city and begin on-site testing using a mobile food testing van. Teams test the samples for
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