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Walmart Recalls 12,000+ Cartons of Chicken Broth Over Packaging Issues 0

Report Walmart has recalled over 12,000 cartons of Great Value Chicken Broth in various states across the U.S. due to potential packaging defects that could impact consumer health. The recall affects 48-ounce cartons of chicken broth sold at 242 locations in nine states, including Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. Why Is Walmart

Rs 14 Lakh Worth of Food Confiscated from Telangana Bakery 0

Outdated and Unlabeled Products Seized On January 8, 2025, the Telangana food safety department inspected Heemankshi Bakers Pvt Ltd in Mekaguda Village, Ranga Reddy district, and uncovered multiple food safety violations. The authorities seized food products valued at Rs. 14,29,600, including expired ingredients such as Cake Gel, Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat, Milk Powder, Tapioca Starch, Modified

FDA Proposes Front-of-Package Labels for Healthier Choices 0

Report On Tuesday, the FDA proposed a new rule requiring front-of-package nutrition labels to assist Americans in making healthier food choices. The rule, which could take effect by 2028, would mandate that food manufacturers display information on the front of packaging about saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars, in addition to the standard nutrition label

Saudi Arabia Warns Against Contaminated Dried Beef Product from UAE 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 14, 2025
Report The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) identified Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in a dried beef product manufactured by a UAE company. The product, branded as “Country Butcher Boy,” expires on March 1, 2025, and comes in 250-gram packages. SFDA urged consumers to avoid the contaminated Beef Pepperoni product and took immediate action to remove
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Municipality Cracks Down on Unhygienic Food Outlets in Key Locations in Malappuram 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 14, 2025
Report The Municipality Health Department in Malappuram inspected major hotels and food outlets yesterday, focusing on hygiene standards. The inspections, carried out from 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM, targeted establishments along Kavungal Bypass and Perinthalmanna Road. Officials seized and destroyed various unhygienic food items stored for sale. Notices Issued for Violations Inspectors checked eight establishments
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Hospitality Sector Questions Zomato and Swiggy’s Private-Label Food Delivery 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 14, 2025
Report The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) and the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) have strongly opposed Zomato and Swiggy’s entry into the private-label food delivery sector. Both associations argue that the move disrupts fair competition and jeopardizes the restaurant industry. Impact on Restaurants The NRAI, representing over five lakh
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