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Ayodhya Raid Seizes 500+ Fake Refined Oil Cartons Imitating Fortune 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 24, 2026
Significant Update Police in Ayodhya have busted a major counterfeit food operation after raiding a warehouse in the Wazirganj area and seizing a large stock of fake refined oil. According to media reports, officials recovered over 500 cartons of edible oil that closely mimicked Fortune, a popular refined oil brand owned by Adani Wilmar Limited.
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No Stunning, No Compliance: Nagpur Chicken Shops Under Scanner 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 23, 2026
Overview Despite clear rules by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) mandating stunning before slaughter, many chicken shops across Nagpur continue to skip the process entirely. Experts say enforcement has effectively broken down on the ground, while most consumers remain unaware of these violations. A ground visit to local markets revealed that
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Cyberabad Crackdown: 28 Arrested in Major Food Adulteration Raids 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 23, 2026
Significant Update In Hyderabad, the Cyberabad Police Enforcement Wing conducted multiple raids between January 1 and April 21, targeting food adulterators and unlicensed manufacturing units. Officials registered 22 cases and arrested 28 individuals for posing serious risks to public health. The food adulteration raids covered a wide range of products, including bakery items, sweets, namkeen,
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NASVI Launches Safe Food Game to Promote Clean Street Food Practices 0

NASVI Launches Safe Food Game The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) in Patna launched a learning initiative called the Safe Food Game on Tuesday to strengthen food safety and hygiene practices among street food vendors. The organisation introduced the programme in Patna and New Delhi as part of a broader health awareness

Raw Egg Mayonnaise Ban Continues in Tamil Nadu 0

Key Update The Tamil Nadu government has extended the ban on mayonnaise made from raw eggs for another year, effective from April 8. Authorities continue to restrict its manufacture, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale across the state. The government had first imposed this ban last year to address growing food safety concerns. Officials

Rare Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread in Germany 0

Key Update An outbreak of a rare Salmonella strain has sickened 40 people in Germany, with one reported death. Health authorities suspect a chocolate-hazelnut spread as the likely source of infection. Children and adolescents, particularly from eastern regions, account for most of the cases. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) is leading the investigation in collaboration