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Chips Stored Beside Cement Bags Seized in Rajapalayam near Madurai 0

At a Glance Food safety officials seized 33 kg of chips and 5 kg of bread and buns from a shop in Shozhapuram near Rajapalayam, near Madurai, on Thursday. The seized items had no manufacturing date labels, violating packaging regulations. Cement dust found on food packets During an inspection led by Virudhunagar District Food Safety

Homemade Carrot Cake Linked to Deadly Botulism Outbreak in France 0

Key Development A 78-year-old woman has died, and another patient remains in intensive care after a botulism outbreak in Cholet, France. The outbreak has been traced to a homemade carrot cake made using home-stored carrots. According to health officials, six people fell seriously ill between July 7 and 14 after consuming the contaminated cake. Experts

Maharashtra Issues SOP to Tackle Mid-Day Meal Food Poisoning 0

Key Development After a series of food poisoning incidents linked to mid-day meals, the Maharashtra government has introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to strengthen food safety in schools. The move follows a recent case in Buldhana where 13 tribal girls fell ill after consuming contaminated food. The SOP outlines clear roles for schools, local

Food Safety Teams Raid 80 Eateries in Visakhapatnam, Find Expired Ingredients 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 4, 2025
Key Development Food Safety and Legal Metrology officials raided 80 hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and sweet shops across Visakhapatnam in a massive drive to curb unsafe food practices. They carried out the coordinated inspections to check food safety compliance, kitchen hygiene, and the use of expired or unlabelled ingredients. The teams inspected kitchen areas, examined food
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FSSAI Unveils Ayurveda Aahara List to Boost Clarity and Trust 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 4, 2025
Key Development In a major step to align traditional health wisdom with modern food regulation, FSSAI, in partnership with the Ministry of Ayush, has released an official list of recognised Ayurveda Aahara products under Category A. This move supports the 2022 Ayurveda Aahara Regulations and aims to boost food safety, consumer trust, and industry clarity.
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Coimbatore FBOs Invited for State Award on Plastic-Free Practices 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 4, 2025
Major Update The Food Safety Department has invited food business operators (FBOs) in Coimbatore district to apply for a state-level award that recognises best practices in reducing the use of single-use plastic and other plastic materials banned by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The initiative, launched by the Tamil Nadu government,
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