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Summer Drinks Sales Rise in Madurai Amid Hygiene Concerns 0

Significant Update After a brief slowdown caused by unseasonal rain, sales of summer drinks such as tender coconuts, ice apples, and fresh fruit juices have picked up again across Madurai. With temperatures hovering between 34°C and 35°C, roadside refreshment stalls are witnessing increased footfall once again. However, residents have raised concerns over hygiene and food

FSSAI Seizes 15,000 Kg Suspected Adulterated Honey in UP 0

Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) seized around 15,000 kilograms of suspected adulterated honey during a major enforcement drive in Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh. Officials estimated the value of the seized stock at nearly ₹22 lakh. Food safety officers carried out the raid as part of ongoing efforts to curb

Wedding Sweet Turns Sour: Over 100 Fall Ill After Feast in Rajasthan 0

Key Update More than 100 people, including several children, fell ill after consuming sweets served at a wedding function in Kotputli-Behror district in Rajasthan on Friday. The incident took place in Dhani Gaskan village in the Viratnagar area, where villagers started experiencing vomiting, stomach pain, and discomfort shortly after eating the sweets, rasmalai, distributed during

FSSAI Changes Infant Food Labelling Rules, Drops Mandatory RDA Declaration 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 9, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has revised labelling rules for infant nutrition products and removed the requirement to declare Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) percentages on these products. Under the updated regulations, manufacturers no longer need to mention the “per serve percentage contribution” to RDA or the number of servings
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Why Cucumber Adulteration Should Worry Consumers This Summer 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 9, 2026
Overview Cucumber is one of the most widely consumed summer vegetables in India. People eat it raw in salads, sandwiches, juices, and side dishes because it feels light, cooling, and refreshing. Since cucumber contains nearly 96% water, it helps the body stay hydrated during hot weather. Apart from hydration, cucumber also provides nutrients such as
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Bluish-Black Discolouration in Cooked Ration Rice Triggers Concern in Kerala 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 8, 2026
Key Update Residents of Palappilly in the 10th ward of Melur panchayat in Thrissur have raised concerns after cooked rice prepared using ration rice reportedly turned dark bluish-black a few hours after cooking. Family Alerts Authorities After Colour Change According to the complaint, the family purchased the ration rice the previous day and cooked it
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