food adulteration Archives

Low Participation at Mall Food Testing Kiosks Raises Concerns 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 2, 2025
Report In just over four months, 2,869 people used the rapid food testing kiosks set up in ten Bangalore malls by the Food Safety and Standards Department, now renamed the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA). FDA officials considered this number low compared to the high footfall at these malls. The initiative also included
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Karnataka Cracks Down on Contaminated Paneer Amid Health Concerns 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 1, 2025
Report The Karnataka Department of Food Safety and Public Health has uncovered bacterial contamination and non-dairy additives in unbranded paneer sold in Bengaluru. This comes after a large-scale inspection initiated in March, prompted by rising concerns over food adulteration and contamination. Inspection Details In response to complaints of adulteration, Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K led
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Food Safety Lapses at Lucknow Shelter Home Linked to Child Deaths 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 29, 2025
Report A Lucknow shelter home in Uttar Pradesh failed to ensure food safety and hygiene, leading to the deaths of four orphans with special needs from severe dehydration and diarrhea. For the second consecutive year, authorities hospitalized children from Nirvan Rajkiya Bal Grih Visheshikrit with similar symptoms, highlighting the ongoing risks of food and water
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Concern Over Rising Junk Food Consumption in Madhya Pradesh 0

Overview Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, also in charge of the health portfolio, raised serious concerns about the increasing consumption of junk food, particularly among children, and the harmful ingredients used in these foods. He stated, “This is a pressing issue, and we must strictly enforce the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

FSSAI Tests 163 Paneer Samples in Karnataka for Adulteration 0

Overview In March, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) tested 163 paneer samples across Karnataka to check for adulteration. This followed a request from the Chief Minister’s office. As of March 17, the authority completed tests on four samples, all of which were found to be free of adulteration. On March 3,

FSDA Cracks Down on Food Adulteration Ahead of Holi in Prayagraj 0

Report With Holi approaching, the Food Safety & Drug Administration (FSDA) in Prayagraj has ramped up its efforts to stop the sale of adulterated ingredients like khoya, mawa, and other vital products commonly used during the festival. “We monitor food safety throughout the year, but the increased demand during the festive season opens the door