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Jabalpur Wheat Scam: Soil and Stones Mixed in Government Grain 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 27, 2025
Overview Officials in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, uncovered a major food safety breach when they busted a wheat adulteration racket. Investigators found that warehouse operators had mixed soil, stones, and other impurities with wheat and sold it to the government under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme for the 2025–26 Rabi season. The racketeers stored this
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Don’t Get Fooled by Plastic Chips! Try These Quick Home Tests 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 27, 2025
Report With rising concerns about food adulteration, it’s crucial to know what you’re eating—especially when it comes to fried snacks like chips. Social media has fueled fears of so-called “plastic chips,” supposedly containing synthetic materials. While some of these claims are exaggerated, it’s wise to stay cautious, especially when buying from unknown sources. Here’s how
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Why Indian Milk Tastes Better”: American Woman Sparks Dairy Debate Online 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 26, 2025
Report Kristen Fischer, an American expat who moved to India in 2021, recently posted a video comparing milk varieties in the U.S. and India. Her casual food comparison quickly sparked a wider conversation about food safety, taste, and nutrition. Kristen pointed out that U.S. milk typically includes low-fat options, ranging from skim to 3.5% fat
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Chennai Girl Hospitalised After Glass Found in Sealed Boba Drink 0

Child Injured After Consuming Contaminated Drink In Chennai, a young girl was hospitalised after she bit into a shard of glass hidden in a sealed boba drink. Her mother had purchased the drink on April 27 from the Frozen Bottle outlet in Thoraipakkam. Mistaking the shard for an ice cube, the girl put it in

Srinagar Watermelons Safe, Confirms J&K Food Safety Dept 0

Viral Video Triggers Public Concern The Jammu and Kashmir Drug and Food Safety Department confirmed that watermelons sold in Srinagar markets are safe to consume, putting to rest public fears over artificial colouring and pesticide contamination. A viral video posted last week by an RTI activist showed a red stain appearing on tissue paper after

Filthy Train Pantry Expose Indian Railway Hygiene Lapses 0

Report Unhygienic conditions continue to plague train pantry services in the railway, despite ongoing public outrage and multiple complaints. Media reports have exposed alarming visuals from trains that reveal blatant violations of food safety and sanitation rules. Investigators accessed footage showing a pantry worker spitting inside a train coach after chewing what appears to be