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Biryani Infested with Worms: Hotel Sealed in Kozhikode

Key Update Kozhikode residents were shocked after a family discovered worms in chicken biryani purchased from Sreenidhi Hotel near the Kozhikode hospital in Balussery. Shailaja, a resident, along with her family, bought the biryani from the hotel and found numerous small worms inside the chicken pieces while eating at home. The family’s young son fell

UP Police Bust Fake Ghee Racket, Seize 923L Fake Amul & Mother Dairy

Key Development The Uttar Pradesh police in Sambhal seized 923 litres of fake ghee and hundreds of counterfeit packaging materials during a crackdown targeting unsafe and adulterated food products. Authorities arrested five men involved in producing and distributing counterfeit ghee, posing a significant risk to public health. The operation was part of a joint effort

FDA Pune Requires Formal Complaints; Social Media Videos Not Enough
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 12, 2025
Key Update Food safety officials in Pune have clarified that they will not take action against hotels and eateries based solely on videos or posts shared on social media. They insist that formal complaints are mandatory before they initiate any investigation or enforcement. Suresh Annapure, Joint Commissioner of the FDA Pune region, highlighted the growing
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India’s Largest Recent Meat Seizure: J&K Confiscates 11,600+ kg Rotten Meat
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- August 12, 2025
Key Update Food safety officials in Jammu & Kashmir seized over 11,600 kg of “imported rotten meat” from warehouses, eateries, and shops across the Kashmir Valley last week. The Food Wing of the Drug and Food Control Organisation (DFCO) carried out surprise inspections that uncovered illegal storage, expired stock, and clear safety violations. Images of
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