food contamination Archives

5-Year-Old Boy Falls Ill After Consuming Samosa with Dead Lizard in Rewa, MP 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 9, 2024
Report A 5-year-old boy fell ill after consuming a samosa containing a dead lizard in Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred on Thursday evening when Shreyans Sharma, the young boy, bought the samosa from a local shop run by Suresh Kushwaha. After eating half of the samosa, Shreyans noticed an unusual taste and, upon
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Food Chain Fallout: The Health Risks of Rising Antimicrobial Resistance 0
- General, Health & Wellness
- November 8, 2024
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses an emerging and urgent threat to global public health, with its increasing presence in the food supply chain becoming a growing concern. AMR occurs when bacteria evolve to survive antimicrobial drugs, rendering them ineffective in treating infections. In agriculture, overuse of antibiotics treats sick animals and promotes growth and disease prevention,
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FSSAI to Address Consumer Concerns in Upcoming CAC Meeting on Food Safety and E-commerce 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- November 6, 2024
FSSAI’s Focus on E-commerce Food Safety Oversight To ensure nationwide compliance with food safety standards, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has organized a Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting to address the recent challenges, issues, and concerns faced by consumers, as well as those identified by the government. Sources say the CAC’s
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Bengaluru Vendor Caught Selling Unsanitary Pani Puri 0

Overview In West Bengaluru, two residents caught a street food vendor selling unsanitary Pani Puri using spoiled ingredients. Police took Pavan Kumar into custody, released him on bail, and issued a warning. Keshav, a rickshaw driver, noticed Kumar collecting water from a nearby borewell tank on September 29. When Keshav questioned him, Kumar claimed the

Enhancing Food Safety for a Safe Diwali!0

Report During the festive season, food safety authorities across India are ramping up efforts to protect consumers. In Nagpur, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confiscated significant quantities of contaminated food, while in Godhra, a shop received a notice for poor hygiene after a customer discovered fungus in candies. Meanwhile, in Bhopal, officials collected samples

Safety Alert: FSSAI Crackdown Uncovers Recycled Cooking Oil in Coimbatore 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently seized about 280 kg of sweets and savoury items valued at Rs 72,000 for violating food safety standards in Coimbatore. FSSAI officials warned consumers to be cautious when buying sweets and savoury items for Deepavali, as some manufacturers recycle used cooking oil from sweet