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FDA Shuts Down Unlicensed Blinkit Store in Pune 0

Report The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has shut down a Blinkit-linked dark store in Pune for serious food safety violations. Operated by M/s Energy Darkstore Services near Mitcon College, Balewadi, the store was found distributing food without a valid license under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Acting on a consumer complaint,

Staph Attack: Unseen Toxins That Outsmart Cooking 0

Food poisoning is a serious health issue around the world, and one sneaky culprit behind it is Staphylococcus aureus—or staph, for short. This common bacteria can leave behind harmful toxins in food, and it’s these invisible poisons—not the bacteria itself—that make people sick. What makes staph toxins extra tricky is that they can survive normal

BIS Sets New Hygiene Standards for Veggie Washers 0

Report The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced new norms for washers used to clean root and tuber vegetables like potatoes, carrots, cassava, beetroot, and radish. These standards aim to improve hygiene, ensure food safety, and make Indian exports more competitive in global markets. Washers Must Meet Food-Grade Requirements Under the new guidelines, manufacturers

FDCA Seizes 4.4 Tons of Suspected Adulterated Ghee and Butter in Gujarat 0
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- June 4, 2025
Overview In a decisive move against food safety violations, the Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) of Aravalli, Gujarat, along with the Police Department and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), raided M/s Bapashri Dairy Products in Bhiloda, Aravalli. The joint team seized over 4.4 tons of ghee and butter, suspected to be substandard or adulterated,
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Zepto Dharavi Warehouse Violated Food Safety: Expired Goods & Fungal Growth 0
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- June 3, 2025
Report The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food safety license of Zepto Warehouse in Dharavi in Mumbai after inspectors uncovered multiple food safety violations during a surprise visit. Expired Goods and Fungal Contamination Detected FDA officials discovered that the facility stored expired food items alongside fresh stock and placed products directly on
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Boil Before You Drink: Enjoy Safe Sips, Avoid Hidden Dangers in Raw Milk 0
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- June 2, 2025
Authors: Sunitha Poulose, Kochurani Abraham, & Linda Joise George Introduction Milk, a staple in diets across the world, is especially important in developing countries for its nutritional value. Traditionally, milk was collected in small quantities from local farms and distributed within nearby communities, which helped limit contamination risks. However, with industrialisation and increasing urban demand,
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