Food Safety Risks Archives

Detergent Mistaken for Salt Leaves 36 Bihar Students Ill After Mid-Day Meal 0

Key Update At least 36 girl students fell ill after a cook allegedly added detergent powder instead of salt to a mid-day meal at a government school in Bihar’s Nalanda district. 36 Students Fall Ill After Mid-Day Meal The incident occurred on Tuesday at a middle school in Parasi, under the Noorsarai police station area,

Think Before You Eat That Garnishes: The Hidden Food Safety Risks on Your Plate 0

A sprig of coriander, a lemon wedge, or a colourful edible flower can instantly elevate the look and flavour of a meal. While these garnishes often seem like a decorative afterthought, they are still food—and they deserve the same attention to food safety as the main dish. Unlike cooked ingredients, most garnishes are served raw,

FSSAI Bans Metal Pins and Wires in Food Packaging After Safety Concerns Rise 0

Key Update FSSAI has banned the use of metallic pins, staple pins, wires, and other sharp materials in food packaging and handling after reports highlighted serious safety risks. The authority took action following a recent incident in Thane, where a three-year-old boy accidentally swallowed two metal wires hidden inside decorative elements of his birthday cake.

Restaurant in Malaysia Shut After Video Exposes Unsafe Food Reuse 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- February 9, 2026
Key Update Authorities in Malaysia have ordered a restaurant in Seremban to close after a viral video showed a worker washing leftover cooked food with the intention of serving it again, raising serious food safety concerns. Incident Caught on Camera According to media reports, the incident occurred shortly after midnight on February 3, when a
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Crow Deaths Trigger Bird Flu Food Safety Alert in Tamil Nadu 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 9, 2026
Key Development Following reports of large-scale crow deaths, the Tamil Nadu government has placed the State on high alert and strengthened food safety and biosecurity measures to prevent a possible bird flu or avian influenza outbreak from spreading through poultry, wild birds, and the food chain. Enforcing Strict Biosecurity in Poultry Handling The Department of
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Fridgescaping Trend Raises Food Safety Concerns, Experts Warn 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- July 25, 2025
At a Glance The viral trend of ‘fridgescaping’—decorating the inside of refrigerators with plants, baskets, lights, and other aesthetic items—may look Instagram-worthy, but health experts warn it poses serious food safety risks. Why Fridgescaping is Risky “The inside of a refrigerator is no place for decorating,” said Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor at NYU Langone
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