Food Safety Archives

Is Aluminium Foil Safe for Food Storage?0

Overview Many households use aluminium foil or containers to wrap rotis, cover curries, or pack lunches. The practice feels convenient and has become a routine part of everyday cooking and storage. Aluminium foil may seem harmless, but safety depends on how it’s used. High heat and long storage periods can cause aluminium to migrate into

Jaipur Authorities Bust Adulterated Ghee Stock, Seize 10,000 Litres 0

Key Development In a major anti-adulteration operation, authorities seized 9,853 litres of vanaspati ghee or adulterated ghee from a factory in Kukarkheda Mandi on Wednesday in Jaipur, officials from the Medical and Health Department said. Food Safety Commissioner T. Shubhamangala stated that a team led by Chief Medical and Health Officer (Jaipur I), Ravi Shekhawat,

Ration Rice Turns Blue in Kottayam, Triggering Food Safety Probe 0

Key Development In an unusual incident in Kottayam, raw rice supplied through a ration shop in Enthayar near Mundakayam turned blue when washed, raising serious concerns about the quality of rice distributed under the public distribution system. Consumer Flags Issue After Rice Disintegrates The issue came to light at the home of Biju Thomas of

Bird Flu in Kerala: Is Your Chicken and Eggs Safe to Eat?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- January 1, 2026
Key Update Amid reports of bird flu in Kerala, the Indian Veterinary Association assures the public that chicken and eggs remain safe to eat—provided proper precautions are taken. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and your family. Bird flu viruses are destroyed when poultry and eggs are cooked at 70°C (158°F) for
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Dosa and Idli: Delicious, Familiar, but Not Always Risk-Free 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 30, 2025
Overview Dosa and idli are familiar, everyday foods, rarely linked to allergies or safety concerns. Yet packaged idli mixes and ready-to-use batters have raised questions. Some rice-based products labelled gluten-free contained traces of gluten, unsettling consumers who rely on accurate labelling. Allergens and Cross-Contact Batter is often prepared in bulk, shared, or bought locally. Cross-contact
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Jharkhand High Court Orders Statewide Ban on Open Meat Sales 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 20, 2025
Key Update The Jharkhand High Court on Friday directed the state government to strictly enforce food safety regulations framed by the Central government and immediately halt the open sale of meat and chicken across the state. A division bench of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Rajesh Shankar issued the directions while hearing a public
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