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Tirunelveli Food Safety Lab Upgraded with Cutting-Edge Equipment 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- October 8, 2025
Cutting-Edge Lab to Safeguard Consumers Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated, via videoconference on Monday, state-of-the-art equipment worth ₹8 crore at the Food Safety Lab in Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, strengthening the region’s food safety framework. The upgrades include a Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS) to detect residual pesticides in foodgrains, fruits, vegetables, and antigens in
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Study Uncovers Harmful Contaminants in Protein Powders in US 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 18, 2025
Report The Clean Label Project, a nonprofit focused on transparent food labelling and food safety, conducted a recent study that exposed high levels of harmful contaminants in over-the-counter protein powders sold in the USA. The report evaluated 160 products from 70 leading brands, covering 83% of the market. Heavy Metals in Protein Powders The report
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250 Sickened by Buckwheat Fritters in Uttar Pradesh 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 5, 2024
Introduction On Friday, October 4, health officials in Uttar Pradesh reported that around 120-125 individuals fell ill due to suspected food poisoning from buckwheat flour. Victims displayed symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea and received prompt medical care at a local hospital. Officials sent food samples for testing, and Bijnor District Magistrate Ankit Kumar Agarwal
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Spice Containers : Contamination Risk During Food Preparation 0

Spices are an integral part of our culinary adventures, adding flavour, aroma, and depth to our favourite dishes. However, a recent study suggests that spice containers may pose a potential contamination risk during food preparation. Understanding the Contamination Risk When it comes to spice containers, several factors contribute to the potential for contamination. These include

Bottled Water : Safe to Drink, Right?0

“Pure water is the world’s first and foremost medicine” -Slovakian Proverb When incidents of food adulteration make the news, it is usually associated with food items where camouflaging adulterants isn’t a task. However, in this age of deception, even the purest and clearest liquid isn’t free of adulteration. Sealed and bottled water which are usually