food adulteration Archives

Uttarakhand to Track Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Food, Makes Cancer Notifiable 0
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- March 13, 2026
Key Update The Uttarakhand government announced on Thursday that it will classify cancer as a notifiable disease and set rules to detect cancer-causing chemicals in food items, following concerns about widespread food adulteration and poor-quality products. State Health Minister Dhan Singh Rawat said the government will launch monthly inspections to prevent the sale of adulterated,
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Hyderabad Raids Expose Cooking Oil and wheat flour Adulteration Racket 0
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- March 11, 2026
Key Update Police seized thousands of litres of adulterated cooking oil and large quantities of wheat flour during raids conducted by the Madhapur Special Operations Team (SOT) at two locations in Hyderabad on March 9, 2026. Officials identified the accused as 46-year-old Bhanwar Ram and his 22-year-old son Ashok Kumar, both natives of Rajasthan. According
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Andhra Health Minister Warns Adulterators, Urges Citizens to Stay Alert 0
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- March 7, 2026
Key Update Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has urged citizens to speak up against food adulteration, stressing that public vigilance and strong government action are both necessary to curb the growing menace. Responding to questions in the State Assembly, the Minister said the government is working with the Food Safety and Standards Authority
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Calories Up, Nutrition Down: The Chemical Burden in Our Food 0

Something is quietly changing in the way we eat, and most of us barely notice it. Across India, concerns about food adulteration and the growing dependence on ultra-processed foods are steadily rising. Many everyday staples — from milk and spices to packaged snacks and meat products — are no longer as wholesome as they once

Horlicks Included in Odisha’s 29-District Adulteration Data 0

Significant Update The food safety system in Odisha has come under sharp focus after Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling informed the Assembly that officials detected food adulteration across 29 districts. The Health Department has listed several commonly consumed items as adulterated, including staples such as rice, flour, edible oils, spices, and biscuits. Officials also found issues

Over 30,000 Kg of Expired Amul Products Destroyed in Jaipur 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department has destroyed over 30,000 kilograms of allegedly expired Amul products at a warehouse in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Officials acted as part of an ongoing drive against food adulteration and to enforce food safety regulations. Authorities have scheduled the next batch of expired products for destruction on Monday. Surprise Inspection Following