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Midday Meal Triggers Illness Among 50 Schoolchildren in Bidar 0

Key Update Around 50 students of a government primary school in Jamlapur village of Aurad taluk, Bidar district of Karnataka, were rushed to a government hospital on Tuesday after they complained of uneasiness following the consumption of the midday meal. Of the 50 students taken to the Aurad Taluk Hospital for observation, 20 developed severe

Jaipur Mayonnaise Unit Caught Using Banned Whitening Agent 0

Key Development Food safety officers on Wednesday inspected a sauce and mayonnaise manufacturing unit in the Kho Nagoriyan area in Jaipur and uncovered multiple violations. During the inspection, the team found that the unit allegedly used titanium dioxide to enhance the whiteness of mayonnaise, even though the ingredient did not appear on the product label.

Viral Fake Egg Claims: What’s Real and What’s Not 0

Overview Eggs are among the most widely consumed foods in India and worldwide. People value them for their high-quality protein, essential nutrients, and versatility in everyday cooking—from quick breakfasts to elaborate dishes. In recent times, concerns about food adulteration have led many consumers to question the authenticity of eggs sold in the market. Viral videos

Gurgaon Food Outlets Face Criminal Proceedings for Unsafe Food 0
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- December 12, 2025
Overview The food safety department in Gurgaon has filed formal complaints against three food outlets after their samples tested unsafe. The cases have been lodged with the chief judicial magistrate’s court, marking the start of criminal proceedings against the establishments. The outlets under scrutiny include the KFC outlet in Sector 71, Burger Hut at a
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Cockroach in Noodles Shocks Visakhapatnam Diner 0
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- December 8, 2025
Key Update On Saturday afternoon, customers at Stark Restaurant on Beach Road, Visakhapatnam, were shocked to find a roasted cockroach in their chicken noodles. When they confronted the server, he avoided answering their questions. Restaurant Response and Public Reaction The restaurant in-charge insisted that their kitchen is always clean. He suggested the cockroach may have
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Rameshwaram Café Booked After Worm Found in Bengaluru Airport Meal 0
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- December 2, 2025
Key Update Police have booked the owners and a senior representative of Rameshwaram Café on charges related to selling unsafe food, criminal conspiracy, and fabricating false evidence, after a customer reported a serious food safety lapse at the café’s Kempegowda International Airport cafe. The FIR—filed on November 29 at the BIAL police station—names owner Raghavendra
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