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Walmart Recalls 4 Food Items Since March, Cites Safety First 0

May 15, 2025

Report Since March 2025, Walmart has recalled four food products after receiving alerts from the FDA and identifying issues through internal safety checks. Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported. As the world’s largest retailer, with nearly 95% of Americans shopping in its stores at least twice a year, Walmart responds swiftly to any food safety

UP CM Calls Food Adulteration a Social Crime, Orders Statewide Crackdown 0

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May 15, 2025

Report Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister called food adulteration and counterfeit medicines a “social crime” and a major threat to public health. He led a high-level meeting with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials in UP and directed strict enforcement against violators. Authorities must display offenders’ photos at major crossroads to publicly expose and deter them.

FDA Approves Natural Dyes to Replace Synthetics in U.S. Foods 0

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May 14, 2025

Report In a major step toward promoting cleaner, safer food ingredients, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three new colour additives derived from natural sources. This decision advances the federal government’s push to eliminate synthetic, petroleum-based dyes from the American food supply. The approval supports the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS)

FDA Cracks Down on Food Safety Violations in Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 9, 2025
Report The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Palghar of Maharashtra has taken firm action against food safety violations in the Vasai-Virar region following a surge in complaints over unhygienic practices. In a recent enforcement drive, FDA teams inspected 183 establishments, including hotels, restaurants, and food stalls, and collected 154 food samples for laboratory testing.
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U.S. Health Department Calls for Phaseout of Petroleum-Based Dyes 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety
- April 25, 2025
Report The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has called on companies to phase out all petroleum-based food dyes by the end of next year. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced the plan Tuesday, aiming to replace synthetic dyes with natural alternatives in the U.S. food supply. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said the
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Karnataka FDA Flags Widespread Safety Violations in Water, Food & Drugs 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 9, 2025
Report In a major public health alert, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) in Karnataka found 95 out of 255 bottled water samples unsafe and 88 substandard during inspections held in February and March. These tests were part of a statewide drive, during which officials collected 296 bottled water samples. Authorities are still analyzing
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