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Painted Cucumbers? Viral Bihar Railway Station Video Sparks Food Safety Panic 0

Significant Updates A video from Katihar railway station in Bihar has sparked concern on social media after it appeared to show a woman coating cucumbers with a green-coloured substance. The incident has once again brought food safety practices and regulatory enforcement under scrutiny. In the viral clip, a woman applies what appears to be green

Hyderabad Markets Raided for Chemically Ripened Mangoes 0

Report Often called the “king of fruits,” mangoes remain one of the most popular summer fruits in India. Their high demand sometimes pushes traders to use artificial methods to speed up ripening and bring the fruit to market faster. The Hyderabad Police seized around 200 kg of mangoes suspected to have been artificially ripened during

Improper Chicken Disposal Sparks Food Safety Action in Tirupati 0

Key Update Chandradandu Prakash Naidu, Chairman of the Meat Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited, raised serious concerns over the improper chicken disposal by retail outlets in Tirupati, warning that such negligence could pose significant health risks to residents. On Sunday, he conducted surprise inspections at several meat shops in Tirupati and found that some

Tests Clear Eggs, Chana and Masalas in Coimbatore Amid Food Safety Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 2, 2026
Key Development The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department has confirmed that eggs, roasted chana, and masala products available in Coimbatore markets are safe for consumption, following extensive laboratory testing. Officials found no unsafe substances or adulterants in the samples collected. Laboratory Tests Find No Contamination The department tested nearly 100 samples across the three food
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High HMF in Honey? FSSAI Says It’s ‘Substandard,’ Not ‘Unsafe 0
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- November 11, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a clear directive on how laboratories must classify honey samples containing Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) above the permitted limit. Under Clause 2.8.3(1) of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, honey may contain no more than 80 mg/kg
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Viral Video of Painted Jackfruits Sparks Food Safety Alarm 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 30, 2025
Key Update A viral video showing a vendor painting over rotten jackfruits to disguise them as fresh has sparked serious concerns about food safety. The vendor uses paint to cover the damaged parts of the jackfruit, potentially misleading consumers into purchasing contaminated or unsafe produce. Such deceptive practices expose consumers to significant health risks, as
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