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FSSAI Tests 163 Paneer Samples in Karnataka for Adulteration 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 19, 2025
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,
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Tragic Death from Food Poisoning in Mandya: Investigation Ongoing 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 17, 2025
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
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Artificial Food Dyes Still in Use Despite Karnataka’s Ban 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 11, 2025
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
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Karnataka FDA Raises Concerns Over Plastic Use in Holige Preparation 0

Report As Ugadi approaches Karnataka this year, Holige (a festival treat made of dough stuffed with jaggery, coconut, and lentils) is under scrutiny due to vendors using plastic sheets for its preparation and packaging. The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) in Karnataka has raised alarms about the health risks associated with these practices. Plastic

Tartrazine Found in Fried Green Peas by Karnataka FDA 0

Report Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drugs Administration (FDA) detected Tartrazine, a banned dye, in 64 of 114 fried green peas samples. In a March 3 report to the Chief Minister’s Office, FDA Commissioner Srinivas K confirmed that 96 samples had been tested, with 32 found safe. The remaining samples are still under analysis. Artificial Dyes

The Shocking Truth About Green Peas Adulteration: How Safe Are They?0

That bright green colour in your peas might be hiding a toxic secret! A viral video with over 22.5 million views exposed how traders dye yellow peas, dry them, deep-fry, and pack them to look fresh. Karnataka’s food safety tests found harmful colours like Malachite Green—linked to allergies, organ damage, and even cancer—in 26 out