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Patanjali Ghee Fails Quality Tests; Uttarakhand Court Imposes Heavy Fines
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- December 2, 2025
Key Update A court in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, has fined Patanjali Ayurved Ltd and two other parties after a batch of its cow ghee failed official quality tests. The action stems from a 2020 case, when a routine inspection led Food Safety Officer Dilip Jain to collect a ghee sample from Karan General Store in Kashni,
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Cold Water Wins: The Safest Way to Clean Your Veggies
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- December 1, 2025
Overview Food safety experts agree that cold running water is still the most reliable way to clean fresh vegetables. A recent study found that a two-minute soak followed by thorough rinsing removes the most surface bacteria, especially when paired with gentle scrubbing. The approach is simple, effective, and safe for everyday kitchens. Cold Water Cleans
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Half of Nepal Tea Fails India’s Safety Tests; Industry Seeks Stricter Checks
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- December 1, 2025
Key Update More than 50% of Nepal tea samples tested in India failed to meet FSSAI food safety standards, according to filings submitted to the Calcutta High Court. The Tea Board, which regulates India’s tea industry, told the court that 22 of the 43 samples collected in FY25 failed mandatory checks. Authorities also destroyed 27,570
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Illegal Adulterated Dairy Unit Busted in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag
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- December 1, 2025
Key Development On Sunday, the Hazaribag district administration in Jharkhand raided an illegal dairy unit in Purunapani, Churchu block, after DC Shashi Prakash Singh ordered action. Food safety officer Md Manzar Hussain carried out a surprise inspection and uncovered large-scale adulteration of paneer and butter at the unit run by Anil Singh. Officials Seize Adulterated
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