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FSIC Urges Australians to Check Food Labels for Safety 0

Report The Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) has urged Australians to check food labels and follow safety advice before cooking, ahead of Australian Food Safety Week from November 9 to 16. FSIC CEO Lydia Buchtmann pointed out that research shows only 30% of consumers consistently read cooking and storage instructions. The Impact of Not Following

Rats Infest Indira Canteen Master Kitchen, Raising Health Concerns in Mysuru 0

Overview Rats have infested the Indira Canteen Master Kitchen at Alanahalli Circle in Mysuru, karnataka which supplies food to six Indira Canteens as part of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s initiative for affordable meals. Media reports show that, despite the kitchen being generally well-maintained, at least 10 rats moved between the idli stand, exhaust ducts, and stove.

Tainted Turmeric: Alarming Lead Levels Found in South Asian Spice 0

Lead Contamination in South Asian Turmeric A recent study reveals high lead levels in various turmeric samples sold in India, Nepal, and Pakistan, with some exceeding 1,000 micrograms per gram (µg/g) per dose, far above regulatory limits. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) caps the allowable lead content in turmeric at 10

FSSAI Investigates Golgappas for Contamination in Karnataka 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 13, 2024
Report Weeks after discovering synthetic dyes and cancer-causing agents in tamarind sauces and chutneys served with panipuri, Karnataka officials from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) are now investigating another popular street food — golgappa — for potential contamination. Sample Collection Across Karnataka FSSAI officials have collected nearly 150 samples from various
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Worms Found on Pizza Spark Outrage 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 13, 2024
Report A video showing live worms crawling on a pizza from a restaurant in Madhya Pradesh has caused outrage and raised serious concerns about food safety and hygiene, with many calling for stricter regulations. Disturbing Footage Surfaces Online In a shocking incident, a disturbing video has emerged, allegedly showing live worms wriggling on top of
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FSSAI Demands E-Commerce Platforms Follow Food Safety Rules for Consumer Health 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- November 13, 2024
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged all quick commerce and e-commerce platforms to adhere to food safety regulations during a meeting held on November 12. Immediate Compliance or Penalties As per reports, FSSAI directed the platforms to comply immediately with these regulations or face penalties. The food safety authority
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