Food Safety Archives

Officials Seize 5kg of Stale Fish at Elliot’s Beach, Chennai 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 20, 2025
Report Food Safety and Fisheries Department officials conducted a surprise inspection at Elliot’s Beach, Besant Nagar, Chennai on Wednesday evening. They seized 5 kg of stale and decayed fish from vendors. They also collected samples of 11 fish varieties and sent them to a NABL-accredited lab for further analysis. Customer Complaint Sparks Investigation The inspection followed
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Cockroach Found in Paneer Tikka Sandwich at Ujjain Restaurant 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- February 19, 2025
Report Ravi Bedi, a patron of Sagar Gaire Restaurant in Ujjain, was left horrified when he found a dead cockroach in his Paneer Tikka Sandwich. The discovery led to an immediate complaint to the city’s food department. In response to Bedi’s complaint, food safety inspectors raided the restaurant and seized the contaminated sandwich for further
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Instahot Foods Faces Food Safety Violations, IndiGo Takes Action 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 15, 2025
Report On February 12, 2025, food safety authorities inspected Instahot Foods Pvt. Ltd. in IDA Patancheru, Hyderabad. The company, an exporter and supplier for IndiGo Airlines, faced multiple violations of food safety regulations. Cockroach Infestation and Expired Products During the inspection at Instahot Foods, the task force found a cockroach infestation in the cooking and
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Phthalates in Food: A Hidden Health Hazard 0

February 14, 2025

Phthalates, a group of synthetic chemicals used to increase the flexibility of plastics, have become a growing concern in food safety. These endocrine-disrupting compounds can leach into food from packaging, processing equipment, and even contaminated water. Studies have linked phthalate exposure to various health risks, including hormonal imbalances, reproductive issues, and developmental disorders. Despite regulations

Food Safety Inspections in Auroville Ahead of Marathon Event 0

Report On Tuesday, Villupuram’s Food Safety Department officials carried out surprise inspections at various food units and outlets in and around Auroville, Pondichery. This inspection was conducted to ensure the safety and quality of food products before the Auroville Marathon on February 16. Inspection Focuses on Key Food Establishments The team, led by District Food

Jaipur Boosts Food Safety with Mobile Units & Microbiology Lab 0

Report In response to a quarter of food samples failing to meet quality standards in 2024, the health department has begun enforcing stricter food safety regulations. This includes, notably, the addition of 16 mobile food testing units and the establishment of a new microbiology laboratory in Jaipur to detect bacterial contamination in food items. Challenges