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Over 1,400 Food Samples Fail Quality Tests in Punjab, Says FDA in Report to Court 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 5, 2025
Key Development The Punjab Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that 1,420 out of 11,657 food samples collected during 2024–25 failed quality tests. The FDA submitted this compliance report in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Kanwar Pahul Singh. The petition followed the death of Manvi,
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Café Goodluck Reopens After FDA Suspension 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Resources
- July 31, 2025
Key Development After a 12-day closure, Pune’s beloved Café Goodluck has reopened. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the café’s license on July 14 after a social media video showed glass pieces in a bun maska served to a customer. The viral clip triggered an immediate FDA inspection. FDA Finds Multiple Hygiene Violations FDA
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Fresh Meals, Filthy Setup: FDA Inspects MLA Canteen 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 30, 2025
Key Development The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a surprise inspection at the MLA canteen in Mumbai’s Nariman Point on July 25. Acting on media reports and public complaints about unhygienic conditions, the FDA team visited the government-run facility and uncovered 19 food safety and hygiene violations. Although the food tested met freshness
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FDA Cracks Down on Protein Supplement Shops in Indore 0

Seven Shops Checked, One Sealed for Violations Food and Drug Administration (FDA) teams in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, conducted a major inspection drive in Indore to check the quality of protein powder and other food products. Officials collected samples from seven shops and sealed one outlet for operating without a valid food license. The FDA sealed

FDA Issues Class I Recall for Chocolate Spread Over Salmonella Risk 0

Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class I recall after tests confirmed Salmonella contamination in a chocolate spread. Turkish company Emek Gıda produced the spread, which gained TikTok fame in 2024 for its creamy pistachio and kadayıf filling. This recalled batch is one of several versions launched after Dubai-based Fix Dessert

FDA Approves Gardenia Blue: A Natural Alternative to Artificial Dyes 0

Overview The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new natural blue food colouring made from gardenia fruit, marking another step in replacing synthetic dyes. Alongside this approval, the FDA urged the food industry to speed up efforts to eliminate Red No. 3 from products. The agency announced on July 14 that manufacturers can