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Low Participation at Mall Food Testing Kiosks Raises Concerns 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 2, 2025
Report In just over four months, 2,869 people used the rapid food testing kiosks set up in ten Bangalore malls by the Food Safety and Standards Department, now renamed the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA). FDA officials considered this number low compared to the high footfall at these malls. The initiative also included
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Bengaluru Idli Sales Drop After FDA Hygiene Inspections 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 29, 2025
Report After the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA) conducted inspections across Karnataka, idli sales at Bengaluru’s popular darshinis dropped significantly. Customers are increasingly cautious about hygiene, with some specifically asking if cloth is used in the cooking process. Shift in Customer Preferences Breakfast spots in areas like Malleswaram, RT Nagar, and Jayanagar report
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FDA Cracks Down on Adulterated Food and Spices in Bengaluru 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 28, 2025
Report After cracking down on the use of plastic sheets in food preparation, the FDA launched statewide inspections in Bengaluru to address rising complaints about food quality. The inspections targeted hotels, messes, and bakeries to ensure safety. During these inspections, FDA officials discovered adulterated spices and substandard ingredients, including jaggery, oil, paneer, and tea powder.
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Bengaluru Boy Dies After Eating Cancelled Cake: Food Poisoning Suspected 0

Report A tragic incident in Bengaluru’s Bhuvaneshwari Nagar resulted in the death of a 5-year-old boy and left his parents in critical condition after they consumed a cake delivered by Swiggy that a customer later cancelled. The boy, Dheeraj, fell seriously ill shortly after his family shared the cake on Monday. His father, Balaraj, a

Bengaluru Malls to Introduce Public Food Testing Kits 0

Introduction The health department, Karnataka is set to introduce food testing kits in two malls in Bengaluru as part of its initiative to combat food adulteration. Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K. informed TOI that these “magic boxes” will be made available to the public next week. While the specific mall locations have yet to be