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Expired and Spoiled Food: Myths vs. Reality You Should Know 0

We’ve all been there — standing in front of the fridge or pantry, staring at a packet or leftovers with a questionable expiry date. The big question hits: “Is this still safe to eat?” Reducing food waste is important, and nobody wants to toss good food unnecessarily. So, it’s tempting to trust your nose or

Sweet Meets Spice: IISR Launches Spice-Infused Jaggery Cubes 0

A Healthier Alternative to Sugar The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) has launched a unique sweetener—spice-flavoured jaggery cubes—designed as a convenient and healthy alternative to refined sugar. Developed by the institute’s Post-Harvest Technology laboratory, these cubes blend the natural sweetness of jaggery with the aromatic punch of traditional Indian spices like ginger, cardamom, and

Kollam Woman Dies After Eating Tuna Fish; Poisoning Suspected 0

Report A 46-year-old woman from Kollam, Deepthi Prabha, died on Wednesday night, reportedly due to food poisoning after consuming tuna fish. Her husband, Syam Kumar (51) and son Arjun (22), who also ate the fish, were hospitalised with vomiting and diarrhoea. Their conditions are stable, according to police. The family had purchased a large tuna

New Rule Alert: FBOs Must File Closure Reports After Licence Expiry 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 23, 2025
Closure Reports Now Mandatory The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has made it compulsory for all food business operators (FBOs) to file a closure report if their licence or registration expires during the financial year 2024–25. The national food regulator issued this directive in a notice titled “Mandatory Submission of Closure Report
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Thiruvananthapuram Railway Faces Food Safety Crisis Due to Officer Shortage 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 22, 2025
Overview A food safety crisis is unfolding in the Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division as passengers unknowingly consume poor-quality food due to the lack of food safety officers. The health department has left the position of Food Safety Officer vacant for over a year, allowing food safety inspections to go unchecked. This oversight has allowed the sale
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Bottled Water Alert: Vizag Units Under Food Safety Scanner 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 9, 2025
Raids Target Suspected Low-Quality Water Units Responding to public complaints, food safety authorities in Visakhapatnam raided several packaged drinking water units suspected of selling substandard water. The raids covered areas like Gnanapuram, Janda Chettu, HB Colony (Seethammadhara), Kailasapuram, Sivajipalem, and Thatichetlapalem. Samples Sent for Quality Testing Officials collected multiple samples during the inspection and sent
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