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  • The Safety and Financial Risks of Adulterated Grains

    The Safety and Financial Risks of Adulterated Grains0

     Authors: Sunitha Poulose, Kochurani Abraham, & Linda Joise George  Introduction Food sellers and suppliers often adulterate essential staples like rice, wheat, and pulses to meet rising demand and outpace competition. They mix in crushed stones, sand, or plastic beads to increase weight or volume. Some even spray water to make grains heavier. These harmful practices

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  • Ludhiana Acts on Paneer Adulteration

    Ludhiana Acts on Paneer Adulteration0

    Report Food safety officials in Ludhiana have increased their efforts to combat paneer adulteration. In April, they collected 29 samples from various locations across the district, nearly doubling the number collected in the last six months. Out of the 29 samples tested, eight failed quality checks. Three samples were flagged as unsafe and deceptive, while

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  • Worm Found in Patient’s Food at GMCH-32’s Mental Health Institute, Chandigarh

    Worm Found in Patient’s Food at GMCH-32’s Mental Health Institute, Chandigarh0

    Report Tension flared at the Mental Health Institute (MHI), affiliated with Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH-32) in Chandigarh, on Wednesday morning when a patient discovered a live worm in their breakfast. The worm was found crawling in an idli, prompting the patient’s family to alert others and advise against consuming the food. Hospital Launches

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