Food Safety Archives

Rats Infest Indira Canteen Master Kitchen, Raising Health Concerns in Mysuru 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 14, 2024
Overview Rats have infested the Indira Canteen Master Kitchen at Alanahalli Circle in Mysuru, karnataka which supplies food to six Indira Canteens as part of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s initiative for affordable meals. Media reports show that, despite the kitchen being generally well-maintained, at least 10 rats moved between the idli stand, exhaust ducts, and stove.
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FSSAI Investigates Golgappas for Contamination in Karnataka 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 13, 2024
Report Weeks after discovering synthetic dyes and cancer-causing agents in tamarind sauces and chutneys served with panipuri, Karnataka officials from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) are now investigating another popular street food — golgappa — for potential contamination. Sample Collection Across Karnataka FSSAI officials have collected nearly 150 samples from various
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Worms Found on Pizza Spark Outrage 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 13, 2024
Report A video showing live worms crawling on a pizza from a restaurant in Madhya Pradesh has caused outrage and raised serious concerns about food safety and hygiene, with many calling for stricter regulations. Disturbing Footage Surfaces Online In a shocking incident, a disturbing video has emerged, allegedly showing live worms wriggling on top of
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Food Safety Violations Found at CCMB Canteen and Hyderabad Eateries 0

Food Safety Inspections at CCMB Canteen Food safety inspectors recently examined the CCMB (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology) canteen in Hyderabad. On November 8, 2024, the task force arrived at the site and immediately identified multiple violations. Inspectors found that the canteen operates without an FSSAI license and lacked medical fitness certificates, FoSTaC training

Students Protest Food Contamination at Digital University Kerala After Lizard Found in Hostel Meal 0

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November 12, 2024

Report Students from Digital University Kerala (DUK), Trivandrum, Kerala protested at their hostel after discovering a dead lizard in their meal on Sunday. The lizard was found in the pickle served in the hostel dining area. The contractor responsible for providing meals to over 200 students has faced repeated allegations of food contamination. In response,

Understanding Food Date Labels: Best Before vs. Expiry Dates 0

In India, food date labels play a key role in food safety management and reducing waste. Terms like “best before’, ‘expiry, ‘use by’, and ‘manufacture date’ often confuse, leaving consumers unsure about what’s safe to consume after a printed date. Misunderstanding these labels can lead to unnecessary food disposal, financial loss, and health risks. To