food adulteration Archives

Viral Video of Painted Jackfruits Sparks Food Safety Alarm 0

Key Update A viral video showing a vendor painting over rotten jackfruits to disguise them as fresh has sparked serious concerns about food safety. The vendor uses paint to cover the damaged parts of the jackfruit, potentially misleading consumers into purchasing contaminated or unsafe produce. Such deceptive practices expose consumers to significant health risks, as

Public Meet on Food Safety & Adulteration in Mysuru, Aug 30 0

Key Updates The Mysuru Grahakara Parishat (MGP) will hold a public meeting on August 30 to address growing concerns about food adulteration and safety in the city. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. at 6/1 Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri, Mysuru. Since its formation, MGP has actively worked to educate the public about how commonly consumed

Jaggery Replaces Coconut Oil as Top Adulteration Concern in Kannur 0

Key Update While many parts of Kerala continue to report coconut oil adulteration, Kannur presents a different picture. Over the past two years, the Food Safety Department has not reported a single case of coconut oil adulteration in the district. Instead, the highest number of complaints have involved jaggery laced with synthetic colours, widely sold

Adulterated, Untouched: Telangana’s Food Safety Crackdown Stalls 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 28, 2025
Overview Despite a sharp rise in food adulteration across Telangana—particularly in Hyderabad—enforcement efforts remain sluggish. Over the past four months, food safety officials carried out 5,088 inspections and flagged 381 eateries. Yet, more than 60% of these establishments escaped any penalty. Between 2020 and 2025, authorities tested 18,283 food samples across the state. Of those,
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Idukki Intensifies Food Safety Checks Ahead of Onam 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 27, 2025
Key Development As the Onam rush begins, the Food Safety Department has intensified inspections across Idukki to stop the sale of adulterated food. Three special squads, each led by a food safety officer and supported by up to three members, are checking establishments in Thodupuzha, Peerumedu, Devikulam, Udumbanchola, and Idukki taluks. The drive began earlier
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Andhra Pradesh to Open Food Testing Labs, Tirumala and Vizag to Kick Off First 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 21, 2025
Key Update The Andhra Pradesh government is establishing five state-of-the-art food testing labs across the state to strengthen food safety and protect public health. Among these, the labs in Visakhapatnam and Tirumala will be the first to start operations next month. The government has invested ₹86 crore in the project, with special focus on Tirumala,
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