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Hyderabad Tea Adulteration Racket Busted: 10 Arrested 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- April 24, 2026
Key Update The H-FAST team of Hyderabad police has busted a large-scale tea powder adulteration racket in the city. In a coordinated operation, police conducted raids at 15 locations over the past two days and arrested 10 individuals involved in the illegal network. During interrogation, the accused admitted that they mixed harmful synthetic chemicals with
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Food Outlets Under Scanner After Milk Adulteration Deaths in Andhra 0
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- March 11, 2026
Key Update Authorities in Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari in Andhra, have launched large-scale food safety inspections after 11 people died reportedly from milk adulteration in the city. The incident has raised serious concerns about hygiene standards and food quality at street food stalls and small eateries. Unregulated Food Outlets Raise Concerns Across the Godavari districts, hundreds
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UAE Schools Tighten Campus Food Rules, Ban Sugary Snacks and Fizzy Drinks 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 13, 2026
Key Update Government schools across the UAE have tightened rules on the food students can bring to campus. The move targets sugary sweets, fizzy drinks and other unhealthy snacks that educators say affect behaviour and academic performance. In notices to parents, schools said sugary candies, artificially coloured sugary snacks, flavoured crisps and carbonated drinks are
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FDA Clears Beetroot Red, Expands Spirulina Use to Cut Synthetic Food Dyes 0

Key Development As part of efforts to phase out petroleum-based synthetic food dyes, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved beetroot red and expanded the permitted use of spirulina extract in food products. With this decision, the FDA has now approved six natural food colours under the current administration. Expanded Approval for Natural

Moradabad Crackdown: Farm Eggs Sold as Country Eggs 0

Artificially Coloured Eggs Passed Off as Desi Eggs In a major crackdown on Tuesday, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Department raided an egg godown in Moradabad. Officials found that white farm eggs were being painted with artificial colours and sold as costlier desi (country) eggs. Authorities said the racket endangered consumers’ health, as desi eggs

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