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Dead Rat Found in Paneer Dish at UP Dhaba; Officials Launch Investigation 0

Key Development Two diners at a roadside eatery in Bilsi town in U.P. discovered a dead rat in their paneer dish on Monday, prompting public outrage and triggering an official investigation. Nishant Maheshwari, a resident of Bilsi, visited Anmol Dhaba with his friend Puneet when they spotted the rodent in their meal. A video, now

Nestlé Pulls Back on Plant-Based Foods as Demand Drops 0

Key Development Nestlé is scaling back its plant-based food offerings after demand fell short of expectations. The company had invested heavily in the category, launching products like Garden Gourmet meals, oat milk creamers, and the Vegan KitKat to tap into the growing interest in animal-free alternatives. However, shifting consumer preferences and market pressures have prompted

J&K Raids: FSSAI Destroys Rasgullas, Fake Paneer 0

Key Update The food safety authority in J&K (Jammu and Kashmir) seized 440 quintals (44,000 kg) of unhygienic rasgullas from a cold storage unit worth nearly ₹50 lakh. Officials found the sweets stored in unhygienic conditions and intended for festive sales. The unit operated without a valid FSSAI license, leading to the immediate destruction of

Nutritious Yet Risky? What’s Lurking in Your Nuts 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 1, 2025
Key Update Nuts are celebrated for their nutrition, but recent recalls remind us that even healthy foods can carry risks. In May 2025, the U.S. FDA and CDC (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention) issued an advisory on pistachios contaminated with Salmonella. By July, World Market also recalled a similar product. Though these batches were
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Saudi Food Authority Shuts 54 Facilities, Blocks Contaminated Poultry Imports 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 1, 2025
Key Update Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) launched sweeping enforcement actions to strengthen food and drug safety across the Kingdom. The authority shut down 54 facilities, suspended 52 production lines, seized expired and counterfeit products, and blocked the import of 40 tons of salmonella-contaminated poultry. These measures highlight SFDA’s commitment to protecting consumers and
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NAPI Suggests Weightage Scale Ahead of SC Deadline on Food Labels 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 1, 2025
Key Update With a Supreme Court deadline for front-of-pack nutrition warning labels on packaged foods approaching, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is finalising rules for mandatory front-of-pack nutrition warning labels. Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest (NAPI), a public health think tank, has submitted a “Weightage Scale for Stakeholder Comments” to guide
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