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The Safety and Financial Risks of Adulterated Grains 0

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

Ludhiana Acts on Paneer Adulteration 0

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May 13, 2025

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

Worm Found in Patient’s Food at GMCH-32’s Mental Health Institute, Chandigarh 0

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May 10, 2025

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

Toxic Buckwheat: Uttarakhand Bans Loose Sales After Mass Illness 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 4, 2025
Report Contaminated buckwheat flour sickened nearly 300 people in Dehradun, prompting Uttarakhand’s Food Safety and Drug Administration Department to enforce strict new rules. The department now mandates that grocers sell buckwheat flour only in sealed packets and only if they possess a valid food licence. It has completely banned loose or unauthorized sales across the
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Widespread Violations in Karnataka’s Ice Cream, Soft Drinks Units 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 4, 2025
Overview Following a two-day inspection, Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA) found that nearly 50% of local manufacturers of ice cream, ice candy, and soft drinks violate hygiene and safety standards. Out of 220 units inspected, 97 received official notices, while the remaining were warned for poor storage practices. Alarming Additives in Popular
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Ludhiana Dairy Products Fail Food Safety Tests 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 2, 2025
Report Food safety tests done in Ludhiana, Punjab, over the past six months have exposed serious quality concerns, with nearly one-third of milk and dairy products failing to meet safety standards. Health Officials Identify Substandard Food Samples Dr. Amarjeet Kaur, District Health Officer (DHO), reported that officials tested 82 samples of milk and dairy products
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