Food Safety Archives

Ensuring Food Safety: Alappuzha’s Action Against Substandard Products and Labeling Violations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- December 13, 2024
Report The Food Safety Department in the Alappuzha district, Kerala has been actively monitoring food quality and enforcing labelling regulations to ensure public health safety. Recent inspections uncovered substandard products and incorrect labelling, leading to fines and corrective actions. Fines Imposed for Substandard RCM Salt and Incorrect Labeling During a routine inspection, laboratory tests revealed
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Tracking Food Safety: The Impact of Traceability in India’s Food Chain 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General
- December 12, 2024
Food traceability refers to the process of tracking and documenting the movement of food products from their origin to consumption. This system allows businesses, authorities, and consumers to trace the entire journey of food items through every stage of the supply chain, including production, processing, packaging, and distribution. In an increasingly globalized food system, traceability
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Noida Man Sickened by Fake Protein Supplements; Police Raid Greater Noida Factory 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 11, 2024
Overview Atim Singh, a Noida resident, purchased protein supplements from a well-known brand through an online platform. However, after consuming the product, he became severely ill, suffering from stomach and liver issues, along with skin eruptions on his face, police reported. Suspicious about the product’s authenticity, Singh filed a complaint with the Noida Police on
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Four Students Fall Ill in Suspected Food Poisoning Incident at Saipur Tribal Girls Hostel 0

Overview Four students from the Tribal Girls Welfare Hostel in Saipur, Vikarabad, Telangana, fell ill due to suspected food poisoning after eating at the hostel on Tuesday. Medical staff quickly treated the affected students at a government hospital. “The girls reported stomach pain, vomiting, and general discomfort,” said SP K. Narayana Reddy, according to TNIE.

Physical Hazards in Food: Examples, Causes, and Prevention Strategies 0

Ensuring food safety is vital for public health and consumer trust. Among the various causes of food contamination, physical hazards are one of the most common and, importantly, preventable risks in the food industry. Physical hazards involve solid, tangible contaminants like hair, metal fragments, glass shards, or other foreign objects. These contaminants can lead to

FDA Considers Red 3 Ban Amid Rising Health Concerns 0

Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is actively considering a ban on Red 3, a synthetic food dye used in over 3,000 products, including popular snacks. Chemically known as erythrosine and derived from petroleum, Red 3 provides a vibrant cherry-red colour to food but adds no nutritional value. Health concerns have intensified due