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FDA Warns Pet Food Makers About Rising H5N1 Risk in Raw Pet Foods 0

Key Development The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has urged pet food manufacturers to consider highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) as a key hazard in their food safety plans. H5N1 infections often rise during the migratory bird season, increasing the likelihood of contamination in raw meat used for pet foods. This alert comes after

Deadly U.S. Listeria Outbreak Tied to Contaminated Pasta Meals 0

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November 4, 2025

Key Update A Listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat pasta dishes has killed six people, hospitalised 25, and infected at least 27 across 18 U.S. states, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Federal health officials traced the source of the contamination to recalled pasta meals produced by Nate’s Fine Foods in Roseville,

FDA Orders Recall of Coca-Cola, Sprite & Coke Zero for Metal Risk 0

Key Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages has recalled three popular drinks — Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola, and Sprite — due to possible metal contamination. Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages launched the recall on October 3, 2025, initially covering about 4,000 cans distributed in Texas, according to USA Today. However,

Protein Shakes Contaminated: Consumer Reports Flags High Lead Levels 0
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- October 15, 2025
Key Development Consumer Reports recently tested popular protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes sold in the United States and found unsafe levels of heavy metals, particularly lead. The investigation analysed 23 protein supplements available in the U.S., including dairy-based, beef-based, and plant-based products, and found that over two-thirds exceeded the safe daily lead limit of 0.5
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J&K Food Raids Find Carcinogenic Synthetic Colours in Meat 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 24, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety Department of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) seized several meat samples contaminated with banned synthetic colours—carmoisine, tartrazine, and erythrosine—during recent raids. These additives, linked to serious health risks including cancer, violate India’s Food Safety Regulations and are banned in multiple countries. Officials Conduct Widespread Inspections and Seize Contaminated Products Officials tested
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FDA Targets Unlicensed Buckwheat Sellers Before Navratri 0
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- September 13, 2025
Key Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday announced that vendors selling buckwheat without a valid food license or registration will face penalties. The action comes ahead of Navratri, following a March incident in Dehradun (Uttarakhand) and Haridwar, where adulterated buckwheat left over 200 people, including children, hospitalised on the festival’s first day.
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