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Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi Issues Diwali Advisory 0

Key Update Ahead of Diwali, the Food Safety Department in Kallakurichi in Tamil Nadu has warned sweet and savoury manufacturers that authorities will take strict action if they compromise public health. Vendors planning temporary stalls for the festival have been instructed to register their businesses through FSSAI’s portal at https://foscos.fssai.gov.in. Buy Safely: Check Labels and

Blinkit Store Raided in Gurugram for Expired Paneer 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department scrutinised a Blinkit store behind ROF Mall in Sector 43 in Gurugram, after a resident of Sushant Lok-1 repeatedly received expired paneer through the app. The resident reported that the store continued supplying faulty packets even after replacing the first one. They also alleged that the store manager behaved

UAE Blocks Iranian ‘Uranus Star’ Water After Contamination Deaths in Oman 0

Key Update Following the deaths of two people in Oman linked to Uranus Star bottled water from Iran, the UAE has swiftly blocked the product’s import and sale to protect public health. On October 10, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) confirmed that authorities had issued no import or distribution permits for the

Jhansi Raid: FSSAI Finds Starch in Rasgullas and Khoya 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 13, 2025
Key Development With the festive season approaching, growing cases of food adulteration have sparked genuine concern over the quality of sweets and dairy products available in the market. In a recent raid in Jhansi, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) seized and destroyed around 1,500 kilograms of rasgullas and other sweets found
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Think Twice Before Heating Food in Black Plastic!0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 11, 2025
Overview Black plastic containers are widely used for food delivery and storage due to their convenience, affordability, and durability. Many people reuse them, assuming they are safe for reheating food. However, black plastic often contains chemicals and recycled materials that can pose health risks. Unlike transparent plastics, black plastic may include recycled electronics or industrial
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Food Pharmer Finds Top Brands Paneer Pass Test; Local Paneer Fails 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 11, 2025
Key Development Health advocate and influencer Revant Himatsingka, popularly known as Food Pharmer, recently shared findings from his independent paneer testing on X (formerly Twitter). He tested 11 paneer samples and reported that packaged brands such as Amul Fresh Paneer, Amul Malai Paneer, Gowardhan, Humpy A2, ID High Protein, Milky Mist, and Desi Farms passed
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