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Thiruvananthapuram Targets Unsafe Eateries After Shawarma Poisoning 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 24, 2025
Report A shawarma-related food poisoning incident in Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, hospitalised over ten people on Saturday and drew renewed public attention to food safety in the city. The incident intensified scrutiny of eateries and underscored the urgent need for stronger regulatory enforcement. Health Squad Uncovers Widespread Violations Between March 1 and 31, the city corporation’s health
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FSDA Destroys 4.8 Tons of Adulterated Paneer 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 23, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) seized and destroyed 4,810 kg of adulterated paneer worth ₹10.50 lakh in a major raid on Monday morning on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway. Acting on a tip-off, officials intercepted three trucks, suspecting the cargo to be unsafe for consumption. Rapid Tests Reveal Adulteration FSDA’s rapid quality tests confirmed
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Concerns Rise Over Jute Packaging Safety Ahead of FSSAI Consultation 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 23, 2025
Report In recent years, experts have raised serious concerns about the safety of using jute packaging for food items, primarily due to health risks linked to Jute Batching Oil (JBO). In response, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will host a high-level consultation in April 2025 titled “Sustainable Packaging for Food Business:
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Telangana Promotes Safe Mango Ripening with Ethephon 0

Report With the mango season in full swing, the Telangana Food Safety Department launched an awareness drive on Monday (April 21, 2025). The initiative encourages farmers, traders, and consumers to adopt safe methods for ripening fruits. Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha unveiled the awareness poster and cautioned the public against using Calcium Carbide—a banned

UNESCO Report Flags Gaps in School Food Laws and Nutrition Access 0

Report A new UNESCO Global Education Monitoring (GEM) report highlights serious gaps in school food laws and nutrition education worldwide, raising concerns about student health. Only 93 out of 187 countries have laws regulating school food, and fewer than one-third restrict food and drink marketing on school premises. The report, supported by the London School

3-Year-Old Dies of Food Poisoning after Eating Masala Dosa 0

Report Three-year-old Olivia died of suspected food poisoning after she and her father, Henry, mother, and grandmother, all residents of Vendoor of Thrissur district, ate masala dosa at a hotel near Angamaly, Ernakulam, on Saturday. The family felt unwell shortly after consuming the meal. Family Experiences Discomfort After a Meal After finishing the meal, Henry