Food Safety Archives

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

8.3% of Food Samples in Gujarat Fail Safety Standards: Union Government 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- December 10, 2024
Report During the current Parliament session, the Union government disclosed that 8.3% of food samples tested in Gujarat this year did not meet food safety standards. Between April and September, authorities examined 4,316 samples, with 360 failing quality inspections. Over the last three years, Gujarat reported significant numbers of food safety violations. Inspectors found 824,
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FSSAI Launches Testing Lab to Ensure Safety and Quality of Sports Nutrition 0
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- December 9, 2024
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken a significant step toward ensuring the safety and quality of sports nutrition products by establishing a specialized testing laboratory. The new Analytical Testing Laboratory at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) in Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, aims to address growing concerns
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Telangana Education Commission Proposes New Food Safety Measures for Schools 0
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- December 9, 2024
Report The Telangana Education Commission (TEC) plans to recommend to the state government that schools purchase only branded food items like dal, salt, and chilli powder every week, report daily to collectors, and maintain consistent pest control measures to address food safety issues in educational institutions. After inspecting around 200 schools, TEC members are compiling
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