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India Hit as Saudi Arabia Suspends Poultry, Egg Imports Amid Avian Flu Fears 0

Key Update Saudi Arabia has banned poultry meat and table egg imports from 40 countries, including India, citing rising concerns over highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu). The move could disrupt segments of the global poultry trade, particularly for exporters dependent on the Saudi market. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) announced the measure

Festive Vigil: Expired Dates and Adulterated Khoya Seized in UP 0

Key Development Food safety authorities have stepped up inspections across Uttar Pradesh as demand rises during Ramadan and the upcoming Holi season. Recent raids in Kanpur and Meerut uncovered expired, adulterated, and misbranded food stocks allegedly meant for sale. Kanpur: Expired and Adulterated Goods Seized In Kanpur, officials carried out coordinated raids across multiple locations.

FSSAI Launches Holi Anti-Adulteration Drive 0

Key Update Ahead of Holi, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a nationwide “Holi Anti-Adulteration Drive” to ensure the safety and quality of foods commonly consumed during celebrations. The drive targets sweets, milk and milk products such as khoya, paneer, and ghee, edible oils, and other festive essentials. Authorities are

Noida Food Raids: 100 kg Sweets Destroyed, Expired Oils Seized Ahead of Holi 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 24, 2026
Key Update Food safety teams in Noida destroyed around 100 kg of rasgullas at Samyak Mithaiwala in Sector 62 after they found the sweets stored in unhygienic conditions during a pre-Holi drive in GB Nagar. Assistant Commissioner (Food) Sarvesh Kumar said the rasgullas were polluted and infested with mosquitoes. Officials collected one sample for laboratory testing and
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Deadly Milk in Andhra: Chemical Leak Suspected in 4 Fatalities 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 24, 2026
Key Update Four people died, and 12 others were hospitalised over the past two days after allegedly consuming contaminated milk in Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh. Preliminary investigations indicate the milk caused acute renal failure, including sudden urinary blockage. Most victims are over 60 years old. Suspected Chemical Contamination from Freezer Police suspect
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Survey Finds 1 in 4 Rural Tap Water Samples Unsafe 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 24, 2026
Overview A 2024 assessment under the Jal Jeevan Mission found that 24% of household tap water samples failed microbiological quality standards, raising concerns about drinking water and food safety in rural India. The Ministry of Jal Shakti reported that while 76% of samples passed laboratory tests, nearly one in four did not meet safety norms.
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