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Jaipur Boosts Food Safety with Mobile Units & Microbiology Lab 0

Report In response to a quarter of food samples failing to meet quality standards in 2024, the health department has begun enforcing stricter food safety regulations. This includes, notably, the addition of 16 mobile food testing units and the establishment of a new microbiology laboratory in Jaipur to detect bacterial contamination in food items. Challenges

Food Safety Alert: Buckwheat Flour Ban Before Mahashivratri 0

Report The food safety department has issued a stern warning to eight manufacturers of buckwheat flour, banning the sale of products older than 15 days. This measure comes ahead of Mahashivratri on February 26, when followers typically consume bread made from buckwheat (kuttu) flour to break their fasts. Legal Consequences for Violators Sarvesh Kumar, assistant

Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Wake-Up Call for Food and Water Safety 0

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a severe condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nervous system, leading to muscle weakness, tingling sensations, and potential paralysis. Although GBS often follows viral or bacterial infections, recent studies increasingly connect it to contaminated food and water. In Pune, health officials have identified over 100 suspected cases linked

FDA’s New Guidelines to Prevent Berry Contamination 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 27, 2025
Overview Berries often earn the title of “superfood” due to their numerous health benefits, but like all fresh produce, they can become contaminated. To protect consumer safety, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently updated its procedures to reduce the risk of viral contamination in fresh and frozen berries. The Need for Change:
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Food Safety Inspections Reveal Severe Hygiene Violations in Kompally Eateries in Telangana 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- January 1, 2025
Overview The Task Force teams from Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections at popular restaurants in the Kompally area of Medchal-Malkajgiri district on December 30, exposing several hygiene violations. Malnadu Kitchen: Contamination Risks and Poor Storage Practices Inspectors discovered raw meats, including chicken and mutton, improperly stored in refrigerators, posing serious contamination risks. Prepared
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Homemade Fritters Land Six in Hospital in MP 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, News
- December 18, 2024
Report A food poisoning incident in Madwasa village, Madhya Pradesh, left six family members hospitalized after consuming Homemade pakoras. The incident occurred on Monday when the entire family ate the fritters and fell gravely ill shortly after. The affected individuals include Brij Bhan Singh, his wife Kiran Bai, their son Rajpal Singh, daughter-in-law Seema Bai,
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