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Can Viruses Grow in Food? The Answer May Surprise You 0

When people think of food poisoning, bacteria such as Salmonella or Escherichia coli (E. coli) often come to mind. However, viruses are also a major cause of foodborne illness worldwide. The good news is that viruses behave very differently from bacteria—and understanding that difference can help consumers make safer food choices. One of the biggest

FDA Suspends Parsi Dairy Farm Licence in Mumbai 0

Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licence of the 110-year-old Parsi Dairy Farm in Mumbai with immediate effect after inspectors identified several serious food safety and hygiene violations. During an inspection on July 14, Food Safety Officers found fungal growth on

Karnataka Eyes Ban on Junk Food Around Schools 0

Key Update The Karnataka government is preparing to ban the sale of junk food in and around schools to encourage healthier eating habits among children. The proposed restrictions will target foods such as burgers, pizzas, and other unhealthy products commonly sold to schoolchildren. Speaking in Mangaluru, Health and Family Welfare Minister U.T. Khader said the

Fresh Produce Under Scrutiny as US Cyclospora Cases Near 7,000 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 17, 2026
Key Update A nationwide Cyclospora outbreak has sickened nearly 7,000 people across the United States, making it one of the country’s largest foodborne illness outbreaks in recent years. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 1,645 laboratory cases, while investigators are reviewing more than 5,100 additional suspected cases. The outbreak has
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80 Hospitalised After Maharashtra Street Food Scare 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 17, 2026
Dozens Fall Ill After Eating Street Food Around 80 people, including eight children, were hospitalised after developing suspected food poisoning following the consumption of food from a roadside eatery in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. Police and health authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The incident occurred on June 17 at Famous Shawarma, a street food
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Kerala Launches ‘Youth for Food Safety’; Tightens Enforcement 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 17, 2026
Government Warns Against Food Safety Violations Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan has said the state government will not tolerate any compromise on food safety and will strengthen inspections and legal action against violators, particularly in the wake of recent food poisoning incidents. Speaking at the launch of the state-level training programme for food business operators
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