Adulteration Archives

Pure Oil, Healthy Meals: Safeguarding Against Cooking Oil Adulteration 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- October 20, 2024
Cooking oil serves as a fundamental ingredient in every kitchen, vital for a wide range of culinary applications—from frying and sautéing to marinating and garnishing. However, the increasing prevalence of adulteration in cooking oils raises serious health concerns for consumers. Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) revealed the troubling presence of
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Adulterated khoya Seized in Mori Gate, Delhi, Ahead of Diwali 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- October 19, 2024
Report The Delhi Food Safety Department inspected Khoya Mandi in Mori Gate and confiscated 430 kilograms of ‘contaminated’ khoya as part of food safety raids ahead of Diwali. In an official statement, the department said its team gathered ten samples of khoya, confiscating and destroying 430 kilograms that were left unattended and emitted a foul
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FSSAI Meeting with Rice Millers and Fortified Rice Producers on Food Safety Standards 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 15, 2024
Report Today in Hyderabad, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) convened an important meeting with representatives from the Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) industry and rice millers. CEO Shri G. Kamala Vardhana Rao led the meeting, which featured honoured guests including Sri D.S. Chauhan, Commissioner & Principal Secretary to the Government of Telangana,
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Salmonella Outbreaks Trigger Mass Hospitalizations in Vietnam 0

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.

Olive Oil Quality Under Threat 0

Introduction Extreme weather events drive up global grocery prices, particularly for olive oil due to droughts in the Mediterranean. This situation has led to an increase in fraudulent activities, where low-quality oil is sold as extra virgin. Other affected products include orange juice. Analysis The Guardian revealed through Freedom of Information requests that the European

The coffee cause célèbre: All about your cuppa 0

For many, coffee is the fuel they need to kick-start their day. The celebrated status of this energy-boosting beverage is easily demonstrated. A simple Google search on quotes about coffee will give you an idea of how revered coffee is in the modern world, defined by its emphasis on hustle culture. However, like many foods