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FSSAI Orders Food Businesses to Stop Using Rusty and Damaged Knives 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 18, 2026
Key Update Food safety authorities are tightening hygiene standards across India’s food sector. In a recent advisory, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) directed food businesses to immediately stop using rusty, chipped, broken, or damaged knives and blades in kitchens and food-processing facilities. The directive applies to restaurants, cafés, catering services, cloud
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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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Four of a Family Hospitalised After Suspected Food Poisoning in Kozhikode 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 20, 2026
Key Update Four members of a family in Kozhikode were hospitalised after developing symptoms of suspected food poisoning following a home-cooked meal containing spinach. The incident has raised concerns over food safety practices in household food preparation. Family Falls Ill After Home-Cooked Meal According to reports, the incident occurred at Harisree Nilayam in Ambalammukku, Thamarassery,
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Illegal Osmania Biscuit Unit Busted in Hyderabad’s Amberpet 0

Key Update Police and food safety officials busted an illegal Osmania biscuit manufacturing unit operating as Meraj Bakery in Amberpet and booked a case for alleged food safety violations in Hyderabad. The action followed a complaint from a sub-inspector of the Amberpet police station, who received credible information about food adulteration at the premises. Authorities

When Your Restaurant Glass Smells Off: What Could Be Behind It 0

Overview Have you ever lifted a glass at a restaurant, excited for a drink, only to notice a faint “rotten egg” smell? It can instantly ruin the moment. Recently, restaurateur Kabir Chugh pointed out on Instagram that this unpleasant odour may occur when restaurants wash glasses and immediately store them upside down, trapping stale air

Maharashtra Tightens Food Safety for Christmas–New Year 0

Key Development Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) will conduct surprise inspections at eateries, bars, and restaurants until December 31, ahead of Christmas and New Year, said Minister Narhari Zirwal. FDA teams will collect food samples to detect adulteration and ensure compliance with food safety norms. The inspections will focus on the repurposing of food