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Maharashtra Tightens Food Safety for Christmas–New Year 0
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- November 29, 2025
Key Development Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) will conduct surprise inspections at eateries, bars, and restaurants until December 31, ahead of Christmas and New Year, said Minister Narhari Zirwal. FDA teams will collect food samples to detect adulteration and ensure compliance with food safety norms. The inspections will focus on the repurposing of food
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Larvae Found in Blinkit Egg Delivery Sparks Outrage, Raises Food Safety Alarm 0
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- October 31, 2025
Key Update A shocking case from Virar in Maharashtra sparked public outrage after a customer discovered larvae inside eggs delivered by the quick-commerce platform Blinkit. The incident highlighted growing concerns about food safety and quality control in India’s fast-expanding online grocery market. Shubham M.G., a resident, ordered eggs and other food items through the Blinkit
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Festive Sweets Under Watch: Salem Intensifies Safety Checks 0
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- October 17, 2025
Key Update With just three days to go for Deepavali, the Food Safety Department in Salem, Tamil Nadu, intensified raids at sweet shops and manufacturing units. Over the past ten days, 19 officials inspected production areas and collected samples to ensure sweets and savouries meet strict hygiene standards. Officials directed manufacturers to keep their production
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Report Once considered a rising star in India’s quick-commerce market, Zepto now faces serious scrutiny after a former employee exposed shocking food safety lapses. In a now-viral Reddit post, the ex-employee, who worked at Zepto for three years, claimed that store managers knowingly sold expired Greek yoghurt despite it being unfit for consumption. He further

Kerala Human Rights Commission Orders Regular Inspections of Eateries 0

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November 19, 2024

Report The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has ordered the Food Safety Department to regularly inspect eateries nationwide and seize substandard or expired food items. Commission Chairperson Alexander Thomas highlighted the importance of strict legal action against establishments that violate the Food Safety Act. Call for Monthly Food Safety Checks The commission issued this directive