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Clay Pot Water Safety: 5 Tips to Keep Your Earthen Pot Clean and Safe 0

May 15, 2025

Matka water, or clay pot water, is a traditional, eco-friendly way to stay cool during hot weather. The porous clay naturally cools the water without the need for electricity or chemicals, making it a popular and healthy choice. However, if not cleaned properly, matkas can become a breeding ground for harmful bacteria, mould, and dirt.

UP CM Calls Food Adulteration a Social Crime, Orders Statewide Crackdown 0

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May 15, 2025

Report Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister called food adulteration and counterfeit medicines a “social crime” and a major threat to public health. He led a high-level meeting with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials in UP and directed strict enforcement against violators. Authorities must display offenders’ photos at major crossroads to publicly expose and deter them.

Panchkula Cracks Down on Unsafe Fruits in Surprise Market Inspection 0

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May 14, 2025

Report On Tuesday, the food safety department conducted an unannounced inspection across Panchkula, Haryana, targeting fruit and vegetable vendors, cold storage units, and local markets. Food Safety Officer Amit Kumar led the drive, collecting food samples from various vendors and sending them to the Karnal food laboratory for analysis. Unsafe Produce Destroyed on the Spot

FSSAI and BMC Train Mumbai Street Food Vendors on Food Safety 0
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- May 10, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in collaboration with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), has started training street food vendors to enhance food safety. On Wednesday, around 400 vendors attended a training session at the Lokshahir Anna Bhau Sathe Natyagruha Auditorium in Byculla, Mumbai. Partnership Aims to Improve Street Food Safety
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SMC Launches Night Food Sanitation Drive 0
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- May 5, 2025
Report The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) in Surat, Guajrat is launching a focused nighttime sanitation and hygiene drive targeting food courts that operate late into the night. Scattered across the city, these hubs house multiple food stalls and serve large volumes of prepared food. Health Teams to Enforce Hygiene Standards Unlike previous irregular checks, this
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Dry It to Keep It: The Timeless Power of Food Dehydration 0
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- May 2, 2025
Have you ever wondered how dried fruits, instant soups, or packaged snacks can last for months or even years without spoiling? The answer lies in a food preservation method called dehydration. Ancient civilisations developed this technique, and people still use it today to extend food’s shelf life. By removing moisture, dehydration prevents harmful bacteria, moulds,
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