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Sugarcane Juice This Summer: Cool Relief or Hidden Health Risk?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 29, 2026
Overview The harsh summer sun and hot loo drive people toward quick relief, and roadside glasses of sugarcane juice often feel like a saviour. Stalls selling freshly pressed juice appear across streets during the season—and for good reason. The cool, refreshing taste offers instant relief on a sweaty, scorching day. Vendors enhance their appeal with
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Dakshina Kannada Orders Ban on Plastic, Newspaper for Hot Food Packing 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 17, 2026
Key Update Additional Deputy Commissioner K. Raju on Wednesday directed officials to take immediate steps to ban the use of plastic and newspapers for hot food packing in all eateries across Dakshina Kannada. He issued the direction while chairing a District Level Coordination Committee meeting held under the National Tobacco Control Programme. Mr Raju cited
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Cake Sparklers Look Spectacular, But Are They Safe for Your Cake?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Health & Wellness, News
- March 6, 2026
Sparkler candles — often called “firework candles”—have become a popular addition to birthday cakes and celebration desserts. Their bright, fountain-like sparks create a dramatic effect during cake cutting, making the moment look festive and memorable. Videos of cakes topped with these sparkling candles frequently appear on platforms such as Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. While visually
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Bakery Closed for Using Stale, Mouldy Food in Payyoli 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department has shut down Shirin Foods, a Payyoli-based establishment in Kozhikode, after discovering it was manufacturing new food products using substandard and mould-infested ingredients. The unit operates on IPC Road. Acting on confidential information, a team led by Balussery Circle Food Safety Officer P.G. Unmesh, along with Koyilandy Food Safety

Cardiologist Warns Against Soda, Urges Water for Healthier Meals 0

Key Update A recent video by U.S.-based cardiologist Dr Pradip Jamnadas has sparked fresh discussion about beverages that often accompany meals without much thought: Soda. Labelling it a “chemical cocktail” rather than a source of hydration, Dr Jamnadas urged viewers to rethink what they place alongside their plates. His warning aligns with growing global evidence

Doctors Welcome Ban on Fake ORS Drinks: ‘A Much-Needed Move’0

Overview Doctors across India have welcomed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) decision to ban the use of the term “ORS” on packaged beverages, calling it a long-overdue move to protect children’s health. For years, several flavoured drinks marketed as “ORS” or “hydration beverages” misled consumers and put young patients at risk.