Food Safety Archives

UNESCO Report Flags Gaps in School Food Laws and Nutrition Access 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 22, 2025
Report A new UNESCO Global Education Monitoring (GEM) report highlights serious gaps in school food laws and nutrition education worldwide, raising concerns about student health. Only 93 out of 187 countries have laws regulating school food, and fewer than one-third restrict food and drink marketing on school premises. The report, supported by the London School
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Shawarma Poisoning: 20 Hospitalised in Thiruvananthapuram 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 22, 2025
Report At least 20 people, mostly young adults, landed in hospitals across Thiruvananthapuram after eating shawarma from Istanbul Grills and Rolls in Manacaud. By early Saturday morning, multiple individuals reported symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, and fever after consuming the food on Friday evening. Hospitals, including KIMS, PRS, SP Fort, and Al Arif,
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Report Food Safety Issues on UP’s App: Speak Up Now!0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 21, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Drug Administration, Uttar Pradesh has empowered customers to directly report food safety concerns through an upgraded feature in the Food Safety Connect app. This new feature allows users to submit feedback and lodge complaints about food safety violations straight from their smartphones. App Gets a Grievance Redressal Upgrade Originally launched
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Parboiling and Polishing: What They Mean for Your Health and Safety 0

Have you ever wondered how rice or other grains are prepared before they reach your plate? Before cooking a white pot of fluffy rice, it goes through two important processes: parboiling and polishing. These methods make rice easier to cook and improve its appearance. However, they also impact the safety and nutrition of the rice.

FSSAI Backs Off IMS Act Enforcement, Raising Concerns 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has declared that it no longer holds the responsibility for enforcing the Infant Milk Substitutes (IMS) Act. This decision came in response to a Right to Information (RTI) query filed in March 2025. In its reply dated April 1, FSSAI stated that the Ministry of

Madurai Restaurant Sparks Debate with Watermelon Parotta 0

Report A restaurant in Madurai stirred controversy on social media after introducing an unconventional dish — watermelon parotta. In a now-viral promotional video, the restaurant showcased the preparation: placing a watermelon slice on parotta dough, drizzling it with oil, baking the combination, and cutting it like a pizza. While some viewers applauded the innovation, others