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Food Poisoning Suspected at Kasaragod Hostel; Students Stable 0

Key Update Five students from the hostel of Kuniya College of Arts and Science, Kasaragod, were admitted to a private hospital in Cherkala after developing vomiting and diarrhoea, sparking concerns of food poisoning. Four of the affected students are girls and one is a boy. Symptoms Reported Among Others Several other hostel residents also experienced

FSSAI Seizes 6,500 Kg of Adulterated Ghee from Rajkot Dairy Unit 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has seized nearly 6,500 kg of adulterated ghee worth around ₹35 lakh from M/s Korova Milk Product Private Limited, a dairy unit in Rajkot, Gujarat, as part of its Special Ghee Surveillance Drive. Officials conducted an inspection at the facility, collected ghee samples, and

Walmart Recalls Frozen Shrimp Over Possible Radioactive Contamination 0

Key Development Walmart has recalled several batches of its Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp after U.S. health officials found traces of a radioactive substance. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the shrimp may contain low levels of Caesium-137, which could pose a small health risk over time. The shrimp came from Indonesia

FSSAI Tightens Bottled Water Rules with Mandatory Checks and Audits 0
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- August 22, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has overhauled regulations for bottled water, directing states and union territories to conduct mandatory inspections of packaging facilities before issuing licences. FSSAI recently classified packaged drinking water as a “high-risk” food category. By doing so, the authority placed it alongside milk, dairy products, meat,
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Food Safety Raids in Karimnagar Reveal Alarming Violations at Sweet Shops 0
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- August 22, 2025
Key Update Food safety officials launched surprise raids across several popular sweet shops in Karimnagar town, Telangana, on Wednesday, uncovering serious violations in hygiene, storage, and food preparation practices just ahead of the festive season. Led by Assistant Food Controller Khaleef, Gazetted Food Inspector Rohit Reddy, and Food Safety Officer Ankith Reddy, the inspection team
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Rotten Meat Scandal Forces J&K to Tighten Meat Safety Rules 0
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- August 21, 2025
Key Update The Jammu and Kashmir government has tightened meat safety enforcement after officials seized hundreds of kilos of rotten meat from illegal storage units in Srinagar. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) swiftly ordered all businesses to comply with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulations for frozen meat, chicken, and
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