MP Raghav Chadha Flags Food Adulteration as Major Public Health Threat
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- February 4, 2026
Food Manifest 
Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the sale of loose, unpackaged spice powders and blended spices across the state to prevent adulteration, contamination, and unhygienic handling. Under the new directive, manufacturers must pack and seal these products at the production site before distributing or selling them. Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram
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What Is World Food Day? Food plays a vital role in human health, livelihoods, and economic development, yet millions of people worldwide continue to face hunger and malnutrition. World Food Day, observed annually on October 16, draws attention to these challenges and encourages collective action to address them. Led by the Food and Agriculture Organization
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Hydrochloric acid is probably not the first substance that comes to mind when you think about food production. Known for its corrosive properties, this strong acid can cause severe burns on contact with the skin or eyes. Yet, it also has legitimate applications in the food industry. Why would manufacturers use a chemical associated with
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Key Update Food safety officials in Karnataka have initiated legal proceedings after laboratory tests identified unsafe and substandard arecanut samples from a consignment seized in Kolar district. Authorities intercepted 174 bags of arecanuts in Mulbagal taluk on September 14 and are conducting further tests to determine whether the violations extend to the remaining stock. The
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