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Ludhiana Officials Destroy 18 Kg of Suspected Fake Paneer 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 28, 2026
Key Update Amid rising summer health concerns, the food safety department in Ludhiana intensified checks on food adulteration and destroyed nearly 18 kg of suspected fake paneer during a surprise inspection drive at the city’s vegetable market on Wednesday. Officials Inspect Paneer Sold at Roadside Stalls Under the supervision of District Health Officer Dr Ashish
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No Hot Food This Winter: Ludhiana Station Vendors Hit by Safety Ban 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- December 30, 2025
Key Update The multi-crore redevelopment of Ludhiana railway station has brought food safety to the forefront, especially during winter. To prevent fire hazards, gas leaks, and electrical accidents in active construction zones, railway authorities have prohibited all heating and cooking equipment on platforms. This includes electric stoves, gas cookers, and traditional coal-fired angeethis (coal-burning stoves
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Festive Food Safety Checks Across India Ahead of Diwali 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- October 17, 2025
Overview Ahead of the Diwali festival, food safety authorities across India have stepped up inspections and enforcement drives to ensure the safety and quality of sweets, snacks, and other festive food. Ludhiana The district food safety team intensified inspections to ensure that local markets sell safe and high-quality food. Officials collected nine samples of sweets,
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Viral Pakora Video from Ludhiana Sparks Serious Food Safety Concerns 0

Key Update A recent video of a street vendor in Ludhiana preparing pakoras has sparked widespread concern about food safety in India. Captured near Gill Chowk, the video went viral after being reposted on social media platforms like X, drawing millions of views and strong reactions from health experts and the public alike. Plastic in

Ludhiana Health Dept Detects High Adulteration in Milk and Paneer 0

Key Development The Health Department of Ludhiana has raised alarms over widespread adulteration in dairy products, especially milk and paneer, following routine inspections conducted between January and June 2025. Food safety teams collected 370 food samples during this period. Out of these, 81 samples failed safety standards, and 14 were declared unsafe for consumption. Paneer

Fake Ghee Bust Triggers Food Safety Uproar in Amritsar 0

Key Development The Health Department in Amritsar has shut down a ghee manufacturing unit on Tarn Taran Road for producing fake desi ghee. After a month-long investigation, officials collected samples from a shop near Gurdwara Shaheeda Sahib, which failed quality tests. Acting on these results, the team raided the unit and discovered vanaspati ghee mixed