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Think Your Food Is Safe? Meet Salmonella 0

Food poisoning affects millions of people every year, and Salmonella is one of the most common causes. This harmful bacterium can contaminate everyday foods such as eggs, poultry, meat, milk, fruits, and vegetables. Because it does not usually alter the taste, smell, or appearance of food, people often consume contaminated food without realising the risk.

Hyderabad Task Force Seizes 200 kg Chocolates in Food Safety Raid 0

Key Update The Hyderabad Food Adulteration and Safety Task Force (H-FAST), along with Food Safety officials and Habeebnagar Police, raided an alleged illegal chocolate manufacturing unit in Old Mallepally and seized more than 200 kg of chocolates during a food safety enforcement operation. During the inspection, officials reportedly found expired flavouring agents and essences being

UPFSDA Seizes Suspected Expired Food Products Worth ₹7 Lakh in Sahibabad 0

Key Update The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (UPFSDA) has seized suspected substandard and expired food products worth more than ₹7 lakh during a major enforcement drive in the industrial area of Sahibabad in Ghaziabad. Acting under a food safety initiative supported by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), officials

FSSAI Unveils Official Vegan Logo; Mandatory on Food Packages from July 2027 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- June 5, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a standardised vegan logo that will become mandatory on all approved vegan food packages from July 1, 2027. The initiative aims to create a uniform national identity for vegan products and help consumers easily distinguish them from conventional foods that contain ingredients
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WHO Report: Unsafe Food Sickens Millions, Hits Young Children the Hardest 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 5, 2026
Key Update Children under the age of five are nearly three times more likely to fall ill from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Although they account for only 9% of the global population, young children suffer nearly one-third of all foodborne disease
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Food Safety Training Covers 1,300 Workers in Tirumala 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 4, 2026
Significant Updates Emphasising that the health and safety of pilgrims remain a top priority, TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary has urged hoteliers and food vendors in Tirumala to follow hygienic food-handling practices and conduct regular food safety audits in accordance with prescribed standards. Three-Day Training Programme Begins A three-day training programme for street
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