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Tainted Sweets at IMH: 1 Dead, 92 Fall Ill in Food Poisoning Outbreak 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 5, 2025
Report A suspected food poisoning outbreak at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Erragadda, Hyderabad, killed a 33-year-old patient, Karnan, and sickened 92 others. The patients fell ill after eating a sweet dish, paramannam (rice pudding made with rice, milk, and jaggery), served during Telangana Formation Day celebrations on June 2. Doctors initially attributed Karnan’s
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Toxic Scoops: Detergent & Expired Flavours Found in Ludhiana Ice Cream Raid 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 4, 2025
Overview In a recent raid, the Health Department in Ludhiana shut down an ice cream manufacturing unit in the Hambran industrial area after uncovering appalling hygiene violations. Officials found cluttered waste, uncovered raw materials, swarming houseflies, and expired ice cream flavours, which were destroyed on-site. The department issued a challan for violating food safety norms.
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Moringa Seeds: The Tiny Superfood Making a Big Impact 0
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- June 4, 2025
Overview Often celebrated as the “miracle tree,” moringa is once again in the spotlight—this time, for its seeds. Experts are hailing moringa seeds as a nutrient-rich superfood that supports immunity, heart health, and more. Packed with protein, antioxidants, and essential nutrients, these seeds are gaining popularity as a powerhouse of health benefits. Nutritional Goldmine in a
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Cargill Tops Global Ranking for Eliminating Harmful Trans Fats 0

Report Cargill has secured the top spot in the Edible Oil Supplier Index 2025 for its global efforts to eliminate industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFAs), a major contributor to cardiovascular disease. The ranking, released by the Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNi), assessed the world’s eight largest edible oil suppliers on their progress in improving nutrition

Oman Flags Candy for Suspected Cannabis Content 0

Report Oman Food Safety and Quality Centre has warned the public against consuming Happy Candy Cola F!zz, a cola-flavoured sweet manufactured by Haribo GmbH & Co. KG in Germany. Authorities suspect the candy contains cannabis, a psychoactive substance banned in Oman. The Centre issued the advisory after the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety

Zepto Dharavi Warehouse Violated Food Safety: Expired Goods & Fungal Growth 0

Report The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food safety license of Zepto Warehouse in Dharavi in Mumbai after inspectors uncovered multiple food safety violations during a surprise visit. Expired Goods and Fungal Contamination Detected FDA officials discovered that the facility stored expired food items alongside fresh stock and placed products directly on