INS 551: Sand in our food?
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- September 12, 2022
Report The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food safety license of Zepto Warehouse in Dharavi in Mumbai after inspectors uncovered multiple food safety violations during a surprise visit. Expired Goods and Fungal Contamination Detected FDA officials discovered that the facility stored expired food items alongside fresh stock and placed products directly on
READ MOREReport The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken legal action against Khushi Trading, a firm based in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, for allegedly repackaging expired food products and reselling them on the market. FDA officials discovered that the company operated without a valid food safety license and had continued business despite previous shutdown orders. Surprise
READ MOREReport West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the establishment of a dedicated laboratory and task force to stop the adulteration of Darjeeling tea. She made the declaration on Monday after tea industry representatives raised concerns about blending it with cheaper, lower-quality imports. Industry Leader Flags Threat to GI Tag Rudra Chatterjee, Managing Director of
READ MOREReport The food safety department began investigating after four members of a Sector Xu-2 family in Greater Noida fell ill from eating momos at a street stall in Alpha 1 on May 25. Munita Kasana, her son Vinay, and daughters Parul and Deepika started vomiting and experiencing diarrhea soon after the meal. Doctors at Kailash
READ MOREReport Amul’s launch of “India’s first liquid infant formula” has triggered strong criticism from public health activists. They filed formal complaints with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the Health Ministry, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights. The activists allege that Amul
READ MOREReport The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the food business license of Quick-commerce company Zepto at its Dharavi, Mumbai location after uncovering serious food safety violations. Following a tip-off from Minister of State for FDA Yogen Kadam, inspectors conducted a surprise inspection at the facility. During their visit, they found fungal contamination on
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