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Maggi, Lay’s, Kurkure Among Products in Alleged Date-Tampering Racket 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 3, 2026
Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), working with the Central Crime Branch, Navi Mumbai, has busted an alleged racket that altered manufacturing and expiry dates on packaged food products from several well-known brands, including Maggi, Lay’s and Kurkure. During the operation, officials seized around 4,942 cartons of food products worth ₹75.21 lakh
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Expired Mousse Complaint Puts Madurai Cake Shop Under Food Safety Scanner 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 1, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety Department in Madurai has launched an investigation into a local cake shop after a customer alleged that it sold a chocolate mousse that had expired 10 days earlier. The incident came to light when a father purchased the dessert for his son. After tasting it, the child complained that it
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Festive Sweets Under Watch: Salem Intensifies Safety Checks 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 17, 2025
Key Update With just three days to go for Deepavali, the Food Safety Department in Salem, Tamil Nadu, intensified raids at sweet shops and manufacturing units. Over the past ten days, 19 officials inspected production areas and collected samples to ensure sweets and savouries meet strict hygiene standards. Officials directed manufacturers to keep their production
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Beware: Your Kitchen Utensils Also Have Expiry Dates 0

Overview You may already know that food items have expiry dates, but did you know your kitchen utensils also come with a limited lifespan? The tools you use daily to cook and serve food don’t last forever and need timely replacement. What Do Expiry Dates Mean? An expiry date, or “expiration date,” indicates the last

Understanding Food Labels: “Consume Within” and Shelf Life After Opening 0

When buying packaged food, you’ll often see two expiry instructions: one for how long the product lasts unopened, and another for how soon it should be consumed once opened. This dual labelling can feel confusing, but it is vital for keeping food safe and fresh. Before opening, airtight packaging and preservatives protect the product, but

Common Food Safety Myths and How to Avoid Them 0

Food safety is something we all care about, but there are a lot of myths out there that can lead to unsafe practices in the kitchen. Whether it’s about washing meat, using expiration dates, or storing food, many people unknowingly follow habits that could put their health at risk. In this article, we’ll clear up