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250 Sickened by Buckwheat Fritters in Uttar Pradesh 0
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- October 5, 2024
Introduction On Friday, October 4, health officials in Uttar Pradesh reported that around 120-125 individuals fell ill due to suspected food poisoning from buckwheat flour. Victims displayed symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea and received prompt medical care at a local hospital. Officials sent food samples for testing, and Bijnor District Magistrate Ankit Kumar Agarwal
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Carcinogenic Ingredients in Cake Samples in Karnataka 0
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- October 3, 2024
Introduction The Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department tested 235 cake samples across the State and found carcinogenic elements in 12 of them. Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K. has issued a warning to bakeries, advising them to avoid using harmful chemicals and colouring agents in cakes. Report Popular cakes like red velvet and black forest
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Olive Oil Quality Under Threat 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 3, 2024
Introduction Extreme weather events drive up global grocery prices, particularly for olive oil due to droughts in the Mediterranean. This situation has led to an increase in fraudulent activities, where low-quality oil is sold as extra virgin. Other affected products include orange juice. Analysis The Guardian revealed through Freedom of Information requests that the European
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Shops in Kochi Fined for Food Safety Violations 0

Introduction Kochi: The food safety department booked over 180 establishments in the district for various food safety violations found in a special drive conducted during the Onam season. As many as 185 shops, including eateries, were found committing food safety violations during a drive conducted between Sept 9 and 13 in Ernakulam. Special squads of

UP CM Enforces Strict Hygiene Rules to Counter Food Tampering 0

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered restaurants and eateries to ensure that both chefs and waitstaff wear masks and gloves as part of strict hygiene measures to counter food tampering. Additionally, hotels and restaurants will be required to install CCTV cameras. This directive comes in response to reports of food tampering in the

Kerala Retains Top Spot in State Food Safety Index 2024 0

For the second consecutive year, Kerala has retained its number one ranking in the State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2024, highlighting its leadership in food safety. The annual ranking, published by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), evaluates the performance of Indian states and union territories in terms of food safety. Kerala’s