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Eat Out Often? Here’s What Kerala Food Safety Officials Want You to Know 0

Overview Dining out has become routine for many new-generation families, driven by busy schedules and the appeal of restaurant food. However, health officials warn that contaminated and adulterated food poses serious health risks and, in extreme cases, can be fatal. Recent Reports The Kerala Food Safety Commissionerate detected harmful chemical residues in food samples collected

Half the Food in Kanpur Fails Safety Tests, FSDA Report Reveals 0

Key Development The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) of Uttar Pradesh has revealed shocking levels of adulteration in Kanpur’s food supply. Nearly half of the samples collected across the district failed to meet safety standards, exposing the rampant use of harmful chemicals, artificial colours, and substandard ingredients in everyday foods. The FSDA tested 1,324

Deepavali Sweets Must Meet Safety Standards in Virudhunagar 0

Key Development Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar Collector N. O. Sukhaputra directed all permanent and temporary shops, as well as manufacturers and sellers of sweets and savouries during the Deepavali festival, to obtain a Food Safety license and display it prominently at their premises. Traders can apply for the license through FSSAI’s portal. Ensure Hygienic Production and

Plix Launches Plix Kids, Expanding into Children’s Wellness 0
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- August 6, 2025
Plix, a plant-based nutrition brand, has introduced Plix Kids — a new line of nutritional and personal care products developed for children aged 2 to 12 years. Nutrition Products Focused on Simplicity and Safety The Plix Kids range includes: Protein powders Gummies Effervescent tablets (fizzies) Plix formulates these products without refined sugar, maltodextrin, or artificial
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US Food Brands Drop Artificial Dyes by 2027 0
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- June 19, 2025
Report Two major US food companies — Kraft Heinz and General Mills — have announced plans to eliminate artificial dyes from their food products sold in the United States by the end of 2027. The move comes amid growing consumer concerns and scientific debate over the potential health effects of synthetic colours, especially on children.
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Court Fines Jaggery Seller ₹1 Lakh for Illegal Artificial Colors 0
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- May 29, 2025
Overview The Thamarassery Judicial First Class Magistrate Court fined Shalimar Traders ₹1 lakh and sentenced its manager to imprisonment until the next hearing for selling jaggery mixed with unauthorised artificial colours, Sunset Yellow and Tartrazine. Judge T. Faiz delivered the verdict, while Assistant Public Prosecutor Jeffry George Joseph represented the prosecution. Food Safety Officials Detect
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