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Shawarma Scare: Kochi Hotel Shut After Food Poisoning Outbreak 0

Young Woman Battles for Life After Eating Shawarma Three people from Irinjalakuda fell sick after eating shawarma and shawai from Real Arabia Hotel in Ravipuram, Kochi, on June 16. By evening, they suffered vomiting, fever, and diarrhea and sought treatment in Kochi. One young woman’s condition worsened, forcing her family to shift her from Angamaly

Sugarcane Shortfall, Rising Sugar Prices: Stay Alert 0

Report Many sugar mills in India stopped crushing cane from mid-May because there wasn’t enough sugarcane to process. According to India Ratings (Ind-Ra), this shortage has pushed sugar prices up by about 5% in the first quarter of FY26. Sugar prices rose from ₹34 per kg in July 2023 to ₹40.3 per kg in May

Court Slaps ₹1 Crore Fine on Dairy for Copying Milma Branding 0

Report The Principal Commercial Court in Thiruvananthapuram has imposed a ₹1 crore penalty on Milnna, a private dairy, for imitating the brand name and packaging design of Milma, the well-known state-run dairy cooperative. The court ruled that Milnna’s actions violated trade and intellectual property laws. Ban on Sales, Marketing Using Imitated Packaging The court also

Noida Acts on Unhygienic PG in Surprise Food Safety Drive 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 23, 2025
Introduction In response to multiple student complaints, the Noida district administration, in collaboration with the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDSA), launched a surprise inspection drive at hostels and paying guest (PG) accommodations across Greater Noida. On June 17, two FDSA teams visited several facilities in the Knowledge Park and Golf Links areas. The inspections
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FDA Pune Intensifies Food Safety Checks Ahead of Palkhi Procession 0
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- June 23, 2025
Report As the annual palkhi procession begins, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pune, has launched an extensive food safety drive to monitor and regulate temporary food stalls and prasad distribution along the wari route. FDA officials aim to prevent foodborne illnesses, especially during the monsoon, when the risk of contamination increases. FDA has deployed
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Researchers In France Find Higher Microplastics Level in Glass Bottles 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 23, 2025
Introduction A recent study by France’s food safety agency, ANSES, found that beverages sold in glass bottles contain significantly more microplastics than those in plastic bottles or metal cans. The team analysed water, soda, beer, lemonade, iced tea, and wine sold in France. They discovered that glass bottles held an average of 100 microplastic particles
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