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Chemical Hazards in Food: Ensuring Safety in Every Bite 0

Chemical hazards in food present significant risks to public health, ranging from mild discomfort to life-threatening diseases. These hazards can appear at any stage of the food production process, from farming to packaging and storage. Examples include naturally occurring toxins such as aflatoxins, residues of pesticides and fertilizers, and industrial pollutants like heavy metals and

Basti’s Pomegranate Juice Scandal: Chemical Additives Exposed in Viral Video 0

Overview The city of Basti in Uttar Pradesh recently drew attention when a new incident of food adulteration came to light. Journalist Priya Singh shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing a vigilant customer filming adulterated pomegranate juice made with chemical additives. The video has gone viral, reigniting discussions on food safety and consumer

India Blocks Unsafe Food Imports from Five Countries: Key Rejections Revealed 0

Overview India has refused shipments of apples, nuts, alcoholic beverages, and sushi from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Japan, China, and Turkey this year due to non-compliance with food safety standards. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published these rejections on its newly introduced Food Import Rejection Alert (FIRA) platform. This portal facilitates rapid

Protesters Call for Kellogg’s to Eliminate Harmful Additives from Froot Loops and Apple Jacks 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 18, 2024
Report Protesters are urging Kellogg’s to remove harmful additives from Froot Loops and Apple Jacks in the US, advocating for mothers everywhere. On Tuesday, more than 1,000 cereal lovers and health advocates gathered at Kellogg’s headquarters in Michigan to demand the removal of these harmful additives from US-made Froot Loops and Apple Jacks. According to
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Over 750 kg of adulterated Fennel Seeds Seized Ahead of Festivities in Indore 0
- A to Z, News
- October 11, 2024
Report In a significant operation ahead of the festive season in Indore in Madhya Pradesh, food safety officers seized 750 kg of spurious fennel seeds (saunf) suspected to contain harmful colour additives on Thursday. Inspectors confiscated the fennel, reportedly imported from Unjha, Gujarat, during a surprise inspection at Mahalaxmi Traders in Siyaganj. Officials valued the
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