food adulteration Archives

Karnataka’s “Magic” Food Testing Kits in Full Swing 0

Overview To ensure food safety and combat adulteration, the Karnataka health ministry has introduced food safety test kits at 10 locations across Bengaluru. These kits enable consumers to quickly check if items like paneer, fish, and raw food materials contain harmful additives using a simple tincture test. Simple Tests for Easy Adulteration Detection At any

Hyderabad Police and Food Safety Team Raid Adulterated Tea Manufacturing Facility 0

Report The Task Force (South Zone) of the Hyderabad Police Commissioner, working with the Food Safety team, recently raided a tea manufacturing facility in Chandanagar and uncovered large-scale adulteration of tea products. During the operation, authorities seized 130 kgs of packaged adulterated tea powder, 35 kgs of loose adulterated tea powder, and food dyes used

Enhancing Food Safety and Hygiene in Mumbai: FSSAI’s Strategic Initiatives 0

Overview In a significant step forward for improving food safety and hygiene in Mumbai, Shri G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), held an important meeting with Shri Bhushan Varsha Ashok Gagrani, Municipal Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and Dr K.H. Govindraj, IAS Principal Secretary

Hepatitis A Outbreak in Kalamassery: Authorities Act Swiftly to Contain Spread 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Resources
- December 24, 2024
Report Kalamassery in Kochi, Kerala is facing a significant hepatitis A outbreak affecting the regions of Peringazha, HMT Estate, and Kurupra. Health authorities confirmed 29 cases of jaundice, with 27 still active and three patients in critical condition, requiring ICU care. This marks the third hepatitis A outbreak in Ernakulam district this year, following outbreaks
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Food Safety Violations Exposed in Secunderabad Restaurants 0
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- December 21, 2024
Overview When we dine at restaurants, we trust that the food is clean and free of expired ingredients, unlike the potential risks of consuming street food. However, a recent case in Secunderabad shattered this confidence as food safety inspectors uncovered serious violations in multiple establishments. Golden Dragon Restaurant, Parklane Food safety inspectors conducted a surprise
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Ensuring Food Safety: Alappuzha’s Action Against Substandard Products and Labeling Violations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- December 13, 2024
Report The Food Safety Department in the Alappuzha district, Kerala has been actively monitoring food quality and enforcing labelling regulations to ensure public health safety. Recent inspections uncovered substandard products and incorrect labelling, leading to fines and corrective actions. Fines Imposed for Substandard RCM Salt and Incorrect Labeling During a routine inspection, laboratory tests revealed
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