Food Safety Archives

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

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

FSSAI to Meet Quick-Commerce Platforms Over Food Safety Violations and Expiry Concerns 0

Overview The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has scheduled a meeting with quick-commerce (qcom) platforms, including Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto, on Tuesday to address concerns about violations of food safety regulations, according to sources familiar with the matter. This meeting comes at a time when issues related to breaches of food

Global Food Companies Offer Less Nutritious Products in Low-Income Countries, 2024 Index Reveals 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 11, 2024
Overview The Global Access to Nutrition Index 2024 reveals that global food giants like Unilever, Coca-Cola, Mondelez, PepsiCo, Kellanova, Nestlé, Lotte, and Mars are offering less nutritious products in low-income countries, including India. Published by the independent Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNi), the index shows a stark difference in health star ratings. Products in low-income
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Thrikkakara Municipality Strengthens Food Safety Enforcement with Seizures and New App Initiative 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 11, 2024
Overview As part of an inspection, Thrikkakara municipality health officials seized expired food items from restaurants along Collectorate Link Road in Kakkanad. The inspection was part of the municipality’s ongoing efforts to enforce food safety regulations. Health department officials transported the confiscated items to the municipality office, where they displayed them along with the names
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Battling Food Spoilage: Causes, Impact, and How to Preserve Freshness 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 9, 2024
Food spoilage is the process that renders food unfit for consumption due to changes in its texture, flavour, aroma, or appearance. While spoiled food may not always pose a health risk, its altered qualities make it undesirable to eat. Beyond the inconvenience of wasting food, spoilage leads to significant economic losses and can contribute to
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