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Amul Dismisses Insect Claim in Vande Bharat Curd, Cites Handling Issue 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 31, 2026
Significant Update Amul has rejected claims that its curd served on a Vande Bharat Express contained weevils, calling such contamination “scientifically impossible” within its production process. The company said its investigation found no evidence of contamination at the manufacturing stage and suggested that the issue may have occurred during onboard handling. The controversy began on
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IRCTC Summons Amul Over Food Quality Complaint on Vande Bharat Express 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 30, 2026
Key Update The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has summoned Amul and sought an explanation over serious quality concerns regarding the curd served on the Patna–Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express. The action follows a passenger complaint that a worm was found in the food served on the train. Confirming the development to Indianexpress.com, Virender Bhatti
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Worms Found in Curd on Vande Bharat Train, Railways Fine IRCTC ₹10 Lakh 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- March 26, 2026
Key Update A passenger travelling on the Patna–Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express raised concerns about food quality after he found worms in the curd served with his meal. He recorded a video of the incident and shared it online, drawing widespread attention. Following the complaint, the Ministry of Railways penalised the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism
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Heated in Plastic: Why This Debate Is Bigger Than One Viral Video 0

The recent controversy over food served on Vande Bharat Express and Rajdhani Express has opened up a serious food safety discussion. A passenger alleged that rotis and kachoris were served piping hot while still sealed inside a plastic packet that did not mention microwave safety. A staff member reportedly confirmed that the food was heated

Vande Bharat Food Row Over Plastic Heating 0

Key Development A passenger on the Vande Bharat Express from Allahabad to Delhi flagged a food safety concern after staff served hot rotis and kachoris heated inside sealed plastic packets. She shared a video on X, questioning why officials reheated food in packaging that did not mention it was microwave-safe. In the clip, a staff

Railways Confirms No Special Certification Required for Train Meals 0

Key Update The Indian Railways clarified that it does not require Halal-certified or any other specially certified meals on trains. This clarification followed a notice from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which sought details after a complaint questioned the certification practices for non-vegetarian food served onboard. NHRC Notice Prompts Railway Response After receiving the