Karnataka Archives

Widespread Violations in Karnataka’s Ice Cream, Soft Drinks Units 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 4, 2025
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
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Karnataka Cracks Down on Contaminated Paneer Amid Health Concerns 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 1, 2025
Report The Karnataka Department of Food Safety and Public Health has uncovered bacterial contamination and non-dairy additives in unbranded paneer sold in Bengaluru. This comes after a large-scale inspection initiated in March, prompted by rising concerns over food adulteration and contamination. Inspection Details In response to complaints of adulteration, Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K led
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FDA Inspects Ice Cream and Soft Drink Facilities in Karnataka 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 27, 2025
Report As summer approaches and the demand for frozen treats and soft drinks rises, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) in Karnataka has begun inspecting local ice cream and soft drink production facilities. The inspections aim to identify stores that use unsanitary storage methods, excessive synthetic flavorings, harmful dyes, and low-quality raw materials in
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FSSAI Tests 163 Paneer Samples in Karnataka for Adulteration 0

Overview In March, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) tested 163 paneer samples across Karnataka to check for adulteration. This followed a request from the Chief Minister’s office. As of March 17, the authority completed tests on four samples, all of which were found to be free of adulteration. On March 3,

Tragic Death from Food Poisoning in Mandya: Investigation Ongoing 0

Report A 13-year-old student, Kerlang from Meghalaya, tragically died on Sunday from suspected food poisoning in Malavalli, Mandya district, Karnataka. Several others fell ill, prompting health and law enforcement agencies to launch an investigation. The Feast and Its Aftermath The business community in Malavalli, primarily consisting of individuals from Rajasthan, hosted a feast following the

Artificial Food Dyes Still in Use Despite Karnataka’s Ban 0

Report In March 2024, the Karnataka government imposed a ban on harmful artificial dyes in foods like manchurian, kebabs, and cotton candy to protect public health. However, a recent reality check reveals that brightly coloured food items are still widely available, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the ban. FDA Findings Reveal Unsafe Food In