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Food Fail: Top Restaurant Chains in Lucknow Flunk Safety Tests 0

May 19, 2025

Report In a major crackdown on food safety violations, authorities in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, found 36 food samples from 12 leading restaurant chains substandard. According to media reports, outlets of brands like KFC, McDonald’s, Subway, Pizza Hut, Haldiram’s, Barista, and Domino’s failed multiple food safety tests. The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA),

UP CM Calls Food Adulteration a Social Crime, Orders Statewide Crackdown 0

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May 15, 2025

Report Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister called food adulteration and counterfeit medicines a “social crime” and a major threat to public health. He led a high-level meeting with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials in UP and directed strict enforcement against violators. Authorities must display offenders’ photos at major crossroads to publicly expose and deter them.

Kochi Canteen Supplying Train Meals Sealed 0

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May 14, 2025

Report The health wing of the Kochi Corporation sealed a canteen near Kadavanthra on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, after uncovering large quantities of stale food and extremely unhygienic kitchen conditions. The canteen, located in the Elamkulam division, had repeatedly ignored public complaints and continued to operate without the mandatory Corporation licence. Despite receiving multiple notices,

Food Safety Panel Flags Major PDS and Public Health Lapses in Dharwad 0
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- May 12, 2025
Report During a five-day inspection in Dharwad district, the Karnataka State Food Safety Commission has uncovered alarming irregularities in the Public Distribution System (PDS). The commission has urged the district administration to take strict action against violators and ensure accountability at all levels. Fair Price Shops Cheat Beneficiaries Commission Chairman Dr. R. Krishna revealed that
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FDA Cracks Down on Food Safety Violations in Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra 0
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- May 9, 2025
Report The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Palghar of Maharashtra has taken firm action against food safety violations in the Vasai-Virar region following a surge in complaints over unhygienic practices. In a recent enforcement drive, FDA teams inspected 183 establishments, including hotels, restaurants, and food stalls, and collected 154 food samples for laboratory testing.
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Trichy Yet to Enforce Egg Mayo Ban Strictly 0
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- May 6, 2025
Report Two weeks after Tamil Nadu banned mayonnaise made with raw eggs, the Trichy or Tiruchirappalli Food Safety Department has yet to act decisively. Meanwhile, Pudukkottai and Karur officials have already launched inspections, issued notices, and conducted awareness drives to enforce the ban. Some restaurants in Trichy have switched to eggless or flavoured mayo variants
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