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J&K FDA Strengthens Food Safety, Conducts Record Inspections in 2025 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Health & Wellness, News
- December 2, 2025
Key Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Jammu and Kashmir conducted 13,944 routine inspections in 2025 to curb food adulteration and ensure hygienic food across the Union Territory. In addition, food safety officers carried out 1,423 risk-based inspections to target high-risk areas and establishments. During inspections, the FDA collected 10,620 food samples, surpassing
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Gadwal Hostel Food Poisoning Sickens 54 Students 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 2, 2025
Key Update More than 50 students at the BC Welfare Boys Hostel in Dharmavaram, Gadwal district, Telangana fell sick with food poisoning after eating dinner on Friday (October 31, 2025). Officials rushed 54 students to the Government Hospital. District Collector B.M. Santhosh said doctors discharged 32 students on Saturday morning and expected to discharge the
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Unsafe Meals Again: Centre Orders Checks After AP Hostel Incidents 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 2, 2025
Key Update The Centre on Monday said it has taken serious note of recent food and water contamination incidents in government school hostels across Andhra Pradesh. After several students fell ill, authorities carried out special inspections in all state-run hostels to assess hygiene and food safety conditions. In the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for
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Patanjali Ghee Fails Quality Tests; Uttarakhand Court Imposes Heavy Fines 0

Key Update A court in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, has fined Patanjali Ayurved Ltd and two other parties after a batch of its cow ghee failed official quality tests. The action stems from a 2020 case, when a routine inspection led Food Safety Officer Dilip Jain to collect a ghee sample from Karan General Store in Kashni,

Cold Water Wins: The Safest Way to Clean Your Veggies 0

Overview Food safety experts agree that cold running water is still the most reliable way to clean fresh vegetables. A recent study found that a two-minute soak followed by thorough rinsing removes the most surface bacteria, especially when paired with gentle scrubbing. The approach is simple, effective, and safe for everyday kitchens. Cold Water Cleans

Illegal Adulterated Dairy Unit Busted in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag 0

Key Development On Sunday, the Hazaribag district administration in Jharkhand raided an illegal dairy unit in Purunapani, Churchu block, after DC Shashi Prakash Singh ordered action. Food safety officer Md Manzar Hussain carried out a surprise inspection and uncovered large-scale adulteration of paneer and butter at the unit run by Anil Singh. Officials Seize Adulterated