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Bird Flu in Kerala: Is Your Chicken and Eggs Safe to Eat?0

Key Update Amid reports of bird flu in Kerala, the Indian Veterinary Association assures the public that chicken and eggs remain safe to eat—provided proper precautions are taken. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and your family. Bird flu viruses are destroyed when poultry and eggs are cooked at 70°C (158°F) for

AMC Intensifies Food Safety Checks at Kankaria Carnival 2025 0

Key Update The Health Department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is actively strengthening food safety oversight during the Kankaria Carnival 2025 to protect public health. As part of this ongoing drive, officials collected food samples from 19 food stalls operating at the carnival. The department sent all samples to accredited laboratories for testing in

Misbranded Milk Products Raise Safety Concerns in Coimbatore 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department has urged consumers to remain vigilant when purchasing milk and milk products from local stalls, following laboratory tests that found 30 samples to be substandard or misbranded in Coimbatore. Over the last seven months, officials collected more than 200 milk and milk product samples from across the district. The

Tamil Nadu Mandates Food Safety Licence for All Idiyappam Vendors 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 30, 2025
Key Development The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department now requires all idiyappam vendors to obtain a valid food safety licence before selling the popular dish anywhere in the State. Idiyappam is sold widely across districts, especially during early mornings and late evenings. In recent weeks, authorities noticed a surge in vendors operating in Chennai and
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Toxic “Fortified” Oil in Punjab Traced to Kolkata: Health Authorities Take Action 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- December 30, 2025
Key Update A joint probe across Punjab and Kolkata uncovered the source of toxic “fortified” oil after six residents of Rajpura, including two children, were hospitalised at PGI, Chandigarh. Patients showed persistent vomiting, extreme weakness, and altered consciousness. Tests revealed life-threatening hypercalcemia caused by Hypervitaminosis D, which led to acute kidney distress. Health officials traced
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Dosa and Idli: Delicious, Familiar, but Not Always Risk-Free 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 30, 2025
Overview Dosa and idli are familiar, everyday foods, rarely linked to allergies or safety concerns. Yet packaged idli mixes and ready-to-use batters have raised questions. Some rice-based products labelled gluten-free contained traces of gluten, unsettling consumers who rely on accurate labelling. Allergens and Cross-Contact Batter is often prepared in bulk, shared, or bought locally. Cross-contact
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