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Telangana to Roll Out Unified Hostel System as Food Poisoning Cases Rise 0
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- November 19, 2025
Key Update The Telangana state government is preparing to introduce a unified hostel management software after task force committees and institution-level committees failed to curb the rise in food poisoning cases in government-run schools and hostels. Last year, the government created these committees to tackle the growing number of foodborne illness incidents in residential institutions.
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FSSAI Suspends Four Notified Food Testing Labs 0
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- November 15, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended four of its notified food testing labs with immediate effect, stopping them from analysing food samples under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Six-Month Suspension Ordered In an order dated November 7, 2025, the Quality Assurance Division announced that the suspension
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FSSAI Flags Hygiene Lapses in GCT Women’s Hostel Kitchen, Coimbatore 0
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- November 13, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered a private caterer at the Government College of Technology (GCT), Coimbatore, to fix hygiene issues in the women’s hostel kitchen. FSSAI Designated Officer Dr T. Anuradha inspected the facility after receiving reports about unhygienic conditions. Officials found several violations during the inspection.
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Vijayawada Food Shock: Half the Samples Unsafe 0

November 8, 2025

Key Update FSSAI teams inspected hotels, restaurants, and food outlets in Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh on August 19, 2025, and found that nearly half of the samples collected were unsafe. Twenty teams carried out surprise checks at biryani points, bakeries, mandis and other eateries. They collected 39 food and beverage samples and sent them to the State

Adulterated Halwa Dumped in River in Ajmer, Internet Furious 0

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November 7, 2025

Key Update A viral video allegedly showing food safety officials dumping adulterated sweets into a river in Ajmer has triggered widespread online criticism and renewed concerns about whether authorities are disposing of unsafe food in an environmentally responsible way. Video of Adulterated Halwa Dumping Sparks Outrage The video—now with more than six million views—shows two

Jharkhand Cracks Down on Misleading ORS-Labeled Drinks 0

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November 7, 2025

Key Update The Jharkhand food safety department has stepped up its inspection drive to curb the sale of fruit-based beverages falsely marketed as oral rehydration salt (ORS). These products mislead consumers who rely on ORS for treating diarrhoea and dehydration. Officials Inspect Shops Across Ranchi Food safety officials in Ranchi and other districts are actively