Food Safety Archives

FDA Probes Pune Shop After Human Thumb Found in Laddus 0

Family Discovers Human Thumb in Laddu On June 1, Ramchandra Potkule from Gohegaon village purchased 250 grams of laddu and some bhel from Nityanand Hotel in Dimbhegaon, located in Pune’s Ambegaon tehsil. After sharing the sweets with his family, they were horrified to discover a human thumb embedded in one of the laddus. Several family

ITC Advances Food Safety and Sustainability with Smarter Packaging 0

Report ITC, the food and FMCG major, has been working to integrate food safety and sustainability through its packaging practices and waste management programmes. Under its ‘No Plastic, Better Plastic, and Less Plastic’ framework, the company aims to maintain product quality and freshness while reducing environmental impact. Across its FMCG brands, the company continues to

CO₂: The Hidden Hero of Food Safety 0

When we think of food safety, we often focus on cleanliness or cooking temperatures. Yet, carbon dioxide (CO₂) quietly plays a crucial role behind the scenes. Beyond creating fizz in sodas, CO₂ helps preserve freshness, slow spoilage, and keep food safe during transport. It extends the shelf life of packaged meats through modified atmosphere packaging

Maharashtra FDA Targets Hidden Quick Commerce Dark Stores 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 19, 2025
Quick commerce companies promising 10–15 minute grocery deliveries are now under the Maharashtra FDA’s radar. After officials found serious hygiene violations at a Zepto warehouse in Dharavi, Mumbai, the FDA has intensified its search for hidden “dark stores” fuelling this rapid delivery model. Zepto Raided, Licence Suspended Last month, FDA officers raided a Kiranakart Technologies
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Keep Meat Fresh & Safe: Smart Fridge and Freezer Tips 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 19, 2025
Storing meat and fish in the fridge and freezer for a few days is normal, but proper storage is key to keeping them fresh and safe. Simply chilling isn’t enough — if you don’t handle it correctly, it can cause foodborne illnesses. Always maintain cleanliness, pack in airtight containers, label dates, and separate raw meat
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Kerala High Court Imposes Statewide Ban on Single-Use Plastics 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 18, 2025
Report On Tuesday, the Kerala High Court issued strict orders to ban the use and sale of single-use plastics across the state. The ban covers plastic food containers, plates, cups, straws, sachets, and bakery boxes, especially in hilly tourist areas with large crowds. However, the court allowed the use of soft drink bottles of 5
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