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Titanium Dioxide in Food: Should India Ban It?0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- February 22, 2025
Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is a common white pigment that manufacturers use in everyday products like candies, ice cream, salad dressings, and even frozen pizzas. It brightens and enhances the appearance of food, but growing concerns have emerged about its safety in consumption. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves its use in small amounts,
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Quaker Oats Recalls Waffle and Pancake Mix Over Milk Allergen 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 18, 2025
Report On January 14, the Quaker Oats Company recalled two-pound boxes of Pearl Milling Company’s Original Pancake & Waffle Mix after discovering an undeclared milk allergen. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the recall as a Class I recall, the highest risk level. FDA’s Recall Classification System The FDA categorizes recalls into three
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US Drops Coconut from Food Allergen List, Boosting Exports!0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 12, 2025
Report After years of advocacy by various participants in the coconut industry, the US has recently removed coconut from its list of food allergens. This decision has delighted coconut farmers, primarily from southern India. Until now, the US government classified coconut as a tree nut under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act. The
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Mass Donut Recall in US and Canada Due to Listeria Risk 0

Report Over two million assorted doughnut products have been recalled in the US and Canada due to the risk of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Listeria is the third leading cause of foodborne illness-related deaths in the United States. FDA Issues Recall Notice for Assorted

27% of Food Samples Fail in Haryana as FDA Faces Staff Shortage 0

Report As per reports, between January 1, 2020, and July 23, 2024, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) in Haryana collected 16,144 food samples to assess their safety and quality. The FDA determined that 4,398 of these samples, or 27%, failed the tests and deemed them unfit for human consumption, according to information obtained through

Authorities Uncover Fake Ghee Operation in Agra, Seize 25,500 kg 0

A to Z, News

January 31, 2025

Report In early January, authorities in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, uncovered a facility that produced fake ghee. Located in the Tajganj area along Shamsabad Road, the factory mixed harmful substances like urea, palm oil, and synthetic flavours to imitate well-known dairy brands. Officials confiscated 25,500 kilograms of fake ghee and raw materials used in its production,