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FSSAI Flags Hygiene Lapses in GCT Women’s Hostel Kitchen, Coimbatore 0

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.

Vijayawada Food Shock: Half the Samples Unsafe 0

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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
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Food Safety Department Probes Student’s Illness Linked to Soft Drink in Idukki 0
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- November 3, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety Department launched an investigation after a Plus One student from St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary School, Peruvanthanam, reportedly fell ill after consuming a soft drink in Idukki. The student, Martin, started vomiting and developed diarrhoea soon after drinking the beverage. Doctors first admitted him to Peerumedu Taluk Hospital and later shifted
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355 kg of Unlicensed Soan Papdi Seized in Virudhunagar 0
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- November 3, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety Department in Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu conducted surprise inspections on Friday and seized 355.6 kg of soan papdi stored without a valid food safety licence at a local supermarket. Officials also confiscated 50 kilograms of nutritious food products from a medical shop in Palayampatti for operating without the required licence. Officials Warn
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