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Food Outlets Under Scanner After Milk Adulteration Deaths in Andhra 0

Key Update Authorities in Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari in Andhra, have launched large-scale food safety inspections after 11 people died reportedly from milk adulteration in the city. The incident has raised serious concerns about hygiene standards and food quality at street food stalls and small eateries. Unregulated Food Outlets Raise Concerns Across the Godavari districts, hundreds

Supermarket Closed, Illegal Repacking Unearthed in Virudhunagar 0

Key Update Food Safety officials on Saturday ordered the closure of a supermarket on Agraharam Street in Virudhunagar after finding that it was operating without a valid food safety licence. The officials also prohibited the repacking of grocery items at the premises. Surprise Inspection by Food Safety Team A team led by Virudhunagar district Food

Vegetable Fat Found in Paneer: J&K Imposes Immediate Ban on Loose Varieties 0

Key Development The Food Safety Department of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has banned the manufacture, sale, distribution, and transport of loose paneer containing vegetable or foreign fat across the Union Territory. The move follows laboratory findings that confirmed the presence of Beta-Sitosterol, a compound indicating adulteration with vegetable fat. Commissioner of Food Safety Smita Sethi

Grill Affair Faces Action Over Hygiene Lapses in Telangana 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 17, 2025
Key Update Telangana’s food safety authorities recently inspected three Grill Affair restaurant branches following complaints about hygiene. During the inspections, they found multiple violations, including reused oil, uncovered and mixed food, cobwebs, pest infestations, and open kitchens without mesh protection. Inspectors also noted missing pest control measures and health records. The officials have initiated action
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Pulamanthol in Malappuram Cracks Down on Unsanitary Food Outlets 0
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- September 13, 2025
Key Update Pulamanthol Panchayat of Malappuram district, in coordination with the Health Department, conducted surprise inspections of food distribution establishments across Kattuppara, Thirunarayanapuram, and Pulamanthol. Officials identified outlets operating without Panchayat licenses, violating hygiene rules, and preparing or storing food in unsanitary conditions. They issued notices under the Kerala Public Health Act and reminded all
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Rachakonda Food Scam Busted: 52 Held in Major Raids 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 5, 2025
Report The Rachakonda Police, Telangana, booked 46 cases and arrested 52 people on July 2 during a special drive or a food scam targeting unauthorised and unhygienic food manufacturing units. Special Operations Teams I and II, along with Law and Order officers and Armed Reserve forces, carried out coordinated raids across the commissionerate. Acting on
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