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Maharashtra to Launch Toll-Free Complaints Line for e-commerce Apps 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 5, 2025
Report The Maharashtra government will soon introduce toll-free numbers for consumers to directly report complaints against food e-commerce platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, and Zepto. Raids Reveal Shocking Practices Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) minister Narhari Zirwal stated that officials have already conducted multiple inspections of companies such as Zepto, Swiggy, and Zomato across the
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Viral Ramen Warning Sparks Health Concerns and Nutrition Debate 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 26, 2025
Report Ramen noodles have long been a popular comfort food — quick to prepare, flavorful, and highly adaptable. However, a recent viral Instagram video has raised alarm over potential health risks linked to the snack. The video shows a warning label on the back of a ramen noodle packet that reads: “Warning: Cancer and Reproductive
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U.S FDA Recalls Weaver Nut Chocolates Over Milk Allergens 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 25, 2025
Recall Targets Specific Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a nationwide recall on June 18, 2025, for select chocolate products made by Weaver Nut Company. The company had initiated the recall a day earlier after discovering that certain semi-sweet chocolate nonpareils contained undeclared milk allergens. The recall affects two types
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FDA Probes Pune Shop After Human Thumb Found in Laddus 0

Family Discovers Human Thumb in Laddu On June 1, Ramchandra Potkule from Gohegaon village purchased 250 grams of laddu and some bhel from Nityanand Hotel in Dimbhegaon, located in Pune’s Ambegaon tehsil. After sharing the sweets with his family, they were horrified to discover a human thumb embedded in one of the laddus. Several family

FDA Pune Intensifies Food Safety Checks Ahead of Palkhi Procession 0

Report As the annual palkhi procession begins, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pune, has launched an extensive food safety drive to monitor and regulate temporary food stalls and prasad distribution along the wari route. FDA officials aim to prevent foodborne illnesses, especially during the monsoon, when the risk of contamination increases. FDA has deployed

US Food Brands Drop Artificial Dyes by 2027 0

Report Two major US food companies — Kraft Heinz and General Mills — have announced plans to eliminate artificial dyes from their food products sold in the United States by the end of 2027. The move comes amid growing consumer concerns and scientific debate over the potential health effects of synthetic colours, especially on children.