INS 551: Sand in our food?
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Resources
- September 12, 2022
Report In Bihar’s Darbhanga district, more than 30 children were hospitalised after eating their mid-day meal, which allegedly contained a dead lizard. The incident took place after the school cook prepared vegetables using gram-soaked overnight. During lunchtime, a student spotted the dead lizard in the mi-day meal food, screamed in shock, and fainted on the
READ MOREOverview For years, research reports have highlighted the presence of harmful substances and additives in food items served at restaurants in the U.S. However, it’s often only when a consumer files a lawsuit against a restaurant chain that courts take action. A notable example is the discontinuation of pork fat in French fries. Still, most
READ MOREOverview The Uttarakhand government has mandated that eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route prominently display their food licenses or registration certificates at their establishments. Owners of hotels, dhabas, carts, and stalls on the pilgrimage route must exhibit a clean copy of their license or registration certificate in a visible spot so that consumers can easily
READ MOREAuthors: Sunitha Poulose & Thara P.B Orange juice is globally celebrated for its high vitamin C and antioxidant content, and is widely promoted as a refreshing, health-supporting beverage. Yet, despite these significant nutritional benefits, the safety and quality of freshly squeezed orange juice deserve closer examination. Adulteration and contamination of orange juice remain a largely
READ MOREReport Food safety officials from Uttarakhand raided two soda manufacturing units in Haridwar Industrial Area and Nirmali Chawani near the railway station on Wednesday. Acting ahead of the Kanwar Mela, an annual pilgrimage travel, the department found both units producing soda using toilet tap water and harmful chemicals like sodium benzoate, posing serious health risks.
READ MOREReport Major brands are strengthening contracts with quick commerce platforms after food safety violations surfaced at dark store facilities. They are revising agreements to tighten clauses on storage, handling, and hygiene, aiming to prevent incidents that could trigger consumer claims or regulatory action. Chandan Goswami, partner at law firm AT & Partners, said brands are
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