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Maharashtra FDA Seizes Patanjali Ghee in Major Food Safety Crackdown 0
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- November 4, 2026
Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended 19 food business licences over suspected adulteration and misbranding. It also seized 2,279.7 litres of cow ghee worth ₹20.20 lakh from M/s Divya Mahavitarak, a Patanjali super distributor in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Officials seized 4,032 units of the product under the Food Safety and Standards Act,
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FSSAI Flags Tata 1mg Collagen Powder, Issues Notices to Amazon and Flipkart 0
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- November 4, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued show-cause notices to Tata 1mg Healthcare Solutions, Amazon and Flipkart over alleged labelling and advertising violations involving Tata 1mg Marine Collagen Powder. The regulator served the notices on Tata 1mg Healthcare Solutions Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, the product marketer; ACFO Pharmaceuticals (India)
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Delhi Seizes 7,000 kg of Spoiled Khoya in Festive Food Safety Drive 0
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- November 4, 2026
Key Update The Delhi Food Safety Department seized and destroyed around 7,000 kg of unhygienic and foul-smelling khoya during an inspection at Mori Gate Khoya Market on November 3, 2026. The latest seizure brings the total khoya destroyed by the department so far to 10,660 kg, according to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). Chief Minister
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Bihar Fake Paneer Racket: Acid and Urea Allegedly Used in Production 0

Key Update An investigative report by Dainik Bhaskar has raised serious concerns over an alleged large-scale fake paneer manufacturing and supply network in Bihar, where operators reportedly use hazardous chemicals such as acid and urea instead of milk. Findings According to the report, journalists went undercover as factory workers to investigate the alleged racket. Their

The Hidden Layer in Your Kitchen: What Are Bacterial Biofilms?0

We clean kitchen counters, wash cutting boards and scrub utensils to keep food safe. When these surfaces look clean, we often assume they are free from harmful bacteria. However, some bacteria can attach to surfaces and form protective layers that are difficult to remove. Known as bacterial biofilms, these layers can develop in kitchens, food-processing

Kerala Plans Food Testing Lab at Pamba for Sabarimala Prasadam 0

Key Update The Kerala government has informed the High Court that it plans to establish a food testing laboratory at Pamba ahead of the forthcoming Sabarimala Mandala-Makaravilakku season. The proposal follows an earlier court directive to set up a laboratory to check the quality of appam prasadam supplied at the temple. Equipment and Infrastructure Requirements