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Bengaluru Pub Shut After Raid Uncovers Rotten Meat & Expired Dairy 0

Key Update Food safety officials shut down a high-end Bengaluru pub and took legal action against several other hotels and eateries after inspections uncovered rotten, expired and improperly stored food. The Food Safety and Drugs Administration Department seized and disposed of 132 kg of food products and 15 litres of used cooking oil during raids

30 Indian Spices Lack Food Safety Standards, Warns ICRIER Report 0

Key Update India’s spice industry, a global leader with nearly 40% of the international market, faces regulatory gaps as around 30 commonly used spices lack notified food safety standards, according to a new report. The report, titled ‘Streamlining the Indian Spice Market for Foods: Issues and Way Forward’, was prepared by the Indian Council for

Nearly Half of Tea Samples Fail Food Safety Standards Over Two Years 0

Key Update Nearly half of the packet tea samples tested across India over the past two years failed food safety standards, according to information obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) application. The findings have raised fresh concerns about tea quality, pesticide residues, and compliance with food safety regulations. Almost 1,550 Samples Failed Quality Tests

55+ Karnataka Arecanut Lorries Held in Maharashtra for Food Safety Tests 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 22, 2026
Key Update More than 55 lorries carrying arecanuts from Karnataka have remained detained in Maharashtra for over a week as food safety authorities conduct inspections and laboratory testing of the consignments. The Maharashtra Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) stopped the vehicles at various locations, including Solapur, Aurangabad, Beed, and Nanded. The consignments belong to
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Railway Samosa Vendor Caught in Unhygienic Conditions, Sparks Outrage 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 1, 2026
Key Update A viral social media video has once again raised questions about food hygiene practices on Indian Railways. The video shows a samosa vendor selling food under unsanitary conditions inside a moving train. The footage shows the vendor sitting on the floor while selling samosas to passengers. He talks on a mobile phone and
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Fake Paneer Crackdown: 1,664 Kg Seized in Aligarh 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 4, 2026
Key Update Food safety authorities in Uttar Pradesh seized 1,664 kilograms of suspected fake paneer worth around ₹5 lakh during an enforcement drive in Aligarh. The operation targeted the storage and quality of dairy products being supplied in the area. Officials found paneer stored in large drums under questionable hygiene conditions. The setup raised concerns
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