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FSSAI Notices IRCTC Over Train Toilet Utensil Video 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, New Technology, News
- May 30, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) after taking suo motu cognisance of a viral social media video that allegedly shows catering staff washing utensils inside a train toilet on the Mumbai–Ernakulam Duronto Express. FSSAI described the alleged
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Insect Found in Vande Bharat Meal; IRCTC Fines Vendor ₹10 Lakh 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 8, 2026
Key Update Passengers on a busy intercity train were left shocked after a Mumbai-based entrepreneur reported finding an insect in the food served onboard the Vande Bharat Express. The discovery created panic in his coach, with several passengers refusing to continue eating their meals. The incident occurred on April 6, 2026, on the Ahmedabad–Mumbai Vande
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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

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

Worms Found in Curd on Vande Bharat Train, Railways Fine IRCTC ₹10 Lakh 0

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

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