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FDA Cracks Down on Food Safety Violations in Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra 0

Report The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Palghar of Maharashtra has taken firm action against food safety violations in the Vasai-Virar region following a surge in complaints over unhygienic practices. In a recent enforcement drive, FDA teams inspected 183 establishments, including hotels, restaurants, and food stalls, and collected 154 food samples for laboratory testing.

Spicy Snack Turns Sour: 31 Fall Ill After Pani Puri in Nanded 0

Report Early Thursday in the previous week, a suspected case of food poisoning sent 31 students to Dr Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College and Hospital in Nanded’s Vishnupuri area in Maharashtra. The students, who had eaten pani puri from a roadside stall the previous evening, began experiencing nausea, vomiting, and stomach discomfort between 4 and

Diarrheal Diseases in Amalner: Overflowing Tanks and Contaminated Water 0

Health Crisis in Amalner Due to Contaminated Water Kohinoor Khatik fell ill with vomiting and diarrhea earlier this month and received a diagnosis of a water-borne illness from a doctor. Her husband, Jalil, spent Rs 800 on medicines. They blame poor sanitation in their neighborhood in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district for the frequent illnesses, particularly the

Maharashtra Assembly Seeks Ban on Analogue Cheese and Paneer 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 13, 2025
Report Mumbai: BJP MLA Vikram Pachpute has called for a ban on analogue cheese and paneer in Maharashtra, citing serious food safety risks. Speaking in the state assembly, he warned that these synthetic substitutes—made from vegetable oils, starches, and emulsifiers instead of milk—could lead to severe health issues, including cancer and liver cirrhosis. Lack of
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Buldhana District Faces Severe Hair Loss Outbreak Linked to Toxic Wheat 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 8, 2025
Report Residents of Maharashtra’s Buldhana district have been struck by a sudden and severe hair loss outbreak, leaving health authorities and experts searching for answers. A recent investigation by Padma Shri Dr Himmatrao Bawaskar suggests toxic wheat contaminated with high levels of selenium as the potential cause. His month-long study revealed that wheat distributed through
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Over 50 Hospitalized for consuming ‘bhagar’ at Maharashtra Pilgrimage 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 28, 2025
Report Over 50 people in Maharashtra’s Nanded district suffered food poisoning on Sunday after consuming ‘bhagar’ (barnyard millet) and peanut paste during a pilgrimage. The incident occurred in Mahur, about 640 kilometres from Mumbai. Food Poisoning Hits Thakur Buwa Pilgrimage Devotees gathered for the Thakur Buwa pilgrimage and ate the bhagar and peanut paste on
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