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Chhapra Administration Cracks Down on Fake Paneer Sales 0

Key Update The Chhapra district administration in Bihar has launched a stringent enforcement drive against the sale of substandard and fake paneer following multiple complaints from consumers. Acting on the directions of District Magistrate Vaibhav Srivastava, the Food Safety Department conducted surprise inspections across key areas of the city on Friday. Surprise Inspections at Hotels

Misbranded Milk Products Raise Safety Concerns in Coimbatore 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department has urged consumers to remain vigilant when purchasing milk and milk products from local stalls, following laboratory tests that found 30 samples to be substandard or misbranded in Coimbatore. Over the last seven months, officials collected more than 200 milk and milk product samples from across the district. The

Worms Allegedly Found in Food at Noida Hostel Mess 0

Key Development Students staying at the hostel of a private institute in Knowledge Park 2, Noida, raised serious food safety concerns after alleging that worms were found in the food served at the mess. Several students shared videos on social media showing the suspected contamination, triggering widespread attention and concern. Food Safety Officials Conduct Inspection

Punjab Paneer Adulteration: Almost Half of Samples Fail Safety Tests 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness, News
- December 16, 2025
Key Development Punjab is facing a serious paneer adulteration problem, the Centre revealed during the ongoing winter session of Parliament. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare told the Rajya Sabha that 47% of paneer and milk product samples in the state failed quality tests. Out of 531 samples tested in 2024–25, authorities found
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Karnataka Intensifies Egg Testing Amid Cancer Safety Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 16, 2025
Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Department, Karnataka, has intensified egg testing across Karnataka, including Bengaluru, following public concern over reports of cancer-causing substances in eggs. The action comes amid discussions around the possible presence of AOZ, a substance suspected to have carcinogenic properties. Officials Collect Samples from Over 200 Locations Food safety officials
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Amul Refutes Viral Claims of Dahi Failing Food Safety Tests 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 5, 2025
Key Update Several viral social media posts recently claimed that Amul dahi failed to meet food safety standards in Uttar Pradesh. Multiple videos and Instagram reels — some of which gained millions of views — alleged that officials collected curd samples in September in Gorakhpur, sent them for laboratory testing, and found that the samples
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