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Air India Probes Mid-Air Illness, Suspects Food Poisoning 0
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- June 24, 2025
Passengers and Crew Fall Sick Mid-Flight An Air India flight from London to Mumbai turned tense on June 23, 2025, when several passengers and crew members suddenly felt sick while cruising at high altitude. Initial reports claimed 11 people, including six cabin crew members, fell ill. Air India later confirmed that five passengers and two
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Paneer Crackdown: 450 Kg Seized in Chandigarh Over Safety Violations 0
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- June 12, 2025
Report In a major crackdown on unauthorised dairy sales, food safety officials from the Chandigarh Health Department raided a shop and a nearby vehicle in Bapudham Colony, Sector 26, early Wednesday morning. They seized approximately 450 kilograms of paneer, along with samples of desi ghee and curd. The raid began around 7 a.m. at House
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Silent Sabotage: Nutritional Degradation Through Unhealthy Ingredient Alteration in the Pappad industry 0
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- June 11, 2025
Authors: Kochurani Abraham, Linda Joise George and Sunitha Poulose In Kerala cuisine, few items are as iconic and essential as the humble pappadam. Crisp, aromatic, and golden when fried, it’s more than just a side dish; it’s a staple of everyday meals and an inseparable part of festive dining. Its importance is especially evident during
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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 bacterium 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

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