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Last Call: PepsiCo Retires 9 Drinks, 21 More on the Way Out 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 29, 2025
Overview PepsiCo has announced the discontinuation of nine beverage variants, with 21 additional drinks marked as “limited time left.” While production has ceased, some items may still be available in stores until existing inventory is sold out. The move is part of PepsiCo’s broader effort to streamline its portfolio and concentrate on high-performing segments like
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Rotten Meat, Synthetic Cheese, Expired Sweets: J&K Shuts 9 Food Outlets 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 29, 2025
Licenses Suspended in Srinagar and Anantnag The J&K (Jammu and Kashmir) Food and Drug Administration has suspended the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licenses of nine food outlets across the Valley as part of its intensified crackdown on food safety violations. Officials confirmed on Tuesday that four outlets operated in Srinagar, while
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Public Meet on Food Safety & Adulteration in Mysuru, Aug 30 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 29, 2025
Key Updates The Mysuru Grahakara Parishat (MGP) will hold a public meeting on August 30 to address growing concerns about food adulteration and safety in the city. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. at 6/1 Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri, Mysuru. Since its formation, MGP has actively worked to educate the public about how commonly consumed
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India Extends Fortified Rice Programme to 2028, Strengthens Food Safety 0

Key Update The Government of India has extended its fortified rice initiative under all food security schemes until December 2028, committing ₹17,082 crore to strengthen public health and food safety. By enriching rice with iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12, the government aims to actively combat anaemia and other micronutrient deficiencies. Since replacing all rice

Jaggery Replaces Coconut Oil as Top Adulteration Concern in Kannur 0

Key Update While many parts of Kerala continue to report coconut oil adulteration, Kannur presents a different picture. Over the past two years, the Food Safety Department has not reported a single case of coconut oil adulteration in the district. Instead, the highest number of complaints have involved jaggery laced with synthetic colours, widely sold

Glove Inside a Sandwich: Zomato Probes Gurugram Customer’s Shocking Discovery 0

Key Update A Gurugram resident has raised a serious food safety concern after allegedly discovering a glove inside a sandwich ordered via Zomato. The customer, Satish Sarawagi, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), shared the incident on social media on Tuesday, tagging Zomato, Zomato Care, and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). He