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Karnataka Targets Trans Fat in Cooking Oil to Improve Public Health 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 2, 2025
At a Glance After cracking down on harmful food additives, the Karnataka State Food Safety and Drug Administration has now shifted focus to curbing trans fat in cooking oil—an effort aimed at strengthening food safety and improving public health. In a video conference held on Wednesday, the Commissioner of Food Safety convened key stakeholders, including
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Toxic Scoops: Detergent & Expired Flavours Found in Ludhiana Ice Cream Raid 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 4, 2025
Overview In a recent raid, the Health Department in Ludhiana shut down an ice cream manufacturing unit in the Hambran industrial area after uncovering appalling hygiene violations. Officials found cluttered waste, uncovered raw materials, swarming houseflies, and expired ice cream flavours, which were destroyed on-site. The department issued a challan for violating food safety norms.
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Hidden Booze in Your Chocolates? FDA Cracks Down on Imported Treats 0
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- May 16, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) Department has started collecting samples of imported chocolates from across Karnataka amid concerns over undisclosed alcohol content in these products. According to media reports, many popular imported chocolates often lack clear labels warning consumers—especially children—about their alcohol content. Focus on Clear Alcohol Disclosure in Labels The department’s
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Experts Urge Karnataka to Ban Raw Egg Mayonnaise 0

Report Following Tamil Nadu’s one-year ban on raw egg mayonnaise over Salmonella concerns, health experts are urging Karnataka to implement a similar measure. Effective May 8, the ban targets the rising risk of food poisoning linked to raw egg-based mayonnaise, which can cause severe gastrointestinal illness and, in extreme cases, life-threatening complications. Karnataka Food Safety

Karnataka FDA Flags Widespread Safety Violations in Water, Food & Drugs 0

Report In a major public health alert, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) in Karnataka found 95 out of 255 bottled water samples unsafe and 88 substandard during inspections held in February and March. These tests were part of a statewide drive, during which officials collected 296 bottled water samples. Authorities are still analyzing

Widespread Violations in Karnataka’s Ice Cream, Soft Drinks Units 0

Overview Following a two-day inspection, Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA) found that nearly 50% of local manufacturers of ice cream, ice candy, and soft drinks violate hygiene and safety standards. Out of 220 units inspected, 97 received official notices, while the remaining were warned for poor storage practices. Alarming Additives in Popular