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250 Sickened by Buckwheat Fritters in Uttar Pradesh
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- October 5, 2024
Introduction On Friday, October 4, health officials in Uttar Pradesh reported that around 120-125 individuals fell ill due to suspected food poisoning from buckwheat flour. Victims displayed symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea and received prompt medical care at a local hospital. Officials sent food samples for testing, and Bijnor District Magistrate Ankit Kumar Agarwal
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DGGI Slaps Top F&B Brands with ₹3,000 Cr for Trademark Infringement
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- October 4, 2024
Introduction The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has issued show-cause notices to over a dozen food and beverage companies. It accuses the franchises and outlets of committing trademark infringement by operating in states different from their registered offices. Report In early August, the DGGI demanded approximately ₹3,000 crore in unpaid taxes
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India Gate Pure Basmati Rice Recalled Due to Pesticide Non-Conformance

Introduction Khushi Ram Behari Lal Ltd. (KRBL), the leading Basmati rice exporter has recalled the India Gate Pure Basmati Rice Feast Rozzana Super Value Pack (1.1 kg) for not meeting pesticide regulations. The recall is specifically related to the existence of two pesticides: Thiamethoxam and Isoprothiolane. Thiamethoxam, an insecticide authorized for use on rice leaves,

Salmonella Outbreaks Trigger Mass Hospitalizations in Vietnam

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October 4, 2024

Introduction Almost 550 people were hospitalized in Vietnam earlier this year after a Salmonella outbreak linked to a type of sandwich sold at a bakery. The outbreak occurred in Dong Nai province in May 2024, prompting the Dong Nai Food Safety Department and the Institute of Public Health in Ho Chi Minh City to investigate.