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Samosa Scare: Five Students Fall Sick at Mumbai School 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 18, 2025
Key Update Five students at KVK School in Indira Nagar, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, were rushed to Rajawadi Hospital on Monday afternoon after falling ill from a samosa served in the school canteen. The incident happened around 2:15 pm, shortly after the children finished their snack break. Teachers noticed the students vomiting, feeling dizzy, and complaining
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BMC’s Hospital Meal Tender Draws Criticism Over Lenient Food Safety Fine 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- October 28, 2025
Key Update The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has invited bids to supply cooked vegetarian meals to patients in 10 peripheral hospitals. Once implemented, the plan will provide daily meals to nearly 1,600 patients, covering breakfast, tea, and both morning and evening meals. The civic body included special diets in the tender for patients with diabetes,
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Mumbai Food Handlers Trained Under Zepto’s Sankalp Programme 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 11, 2025
Key Update Zepto, one of India’s fastest-growing quick commerce platforms, recently conducted a large-scale food safety training session in Mumbai as part of its Zepto Sankalp Programme. The event, held at The Rangaswar Hall, Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Nariman Point, brought together hundreds of food handlers, including last-mile delivery partners and pickers from its city operations.
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Mumbai Police Bust Fake Paneer Racket, Seize 550 kg of Cheese Analogue 0

Key Update In a major operation against food adulteration, Mumbai Police and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized 550 kilograms of cheese analogue falsely sold as malai paneer during a raid in Antop Hill on August 25. Acting on orders from senior FDA officials, the crime branch’s control unit led the raid. Officials targeted

First-Ever All-Women Clean Street Food Hub Inaugurated in Mumbai 0

Key Update Mumbai inaugurated its first all-women Clean Street Food Hub, “Mauli”, in Kandivali, Mumbai, showcasing a new model of safe, hygienic, and community-driven street food culture. Women take Charge of Food Businesses Union Minister Piyush Goyal, MP from Mumbai North, inaugurated the hub and said the initiative strikes a balance between taste and health.

Rat Caught Eating Ice Cream in Navi Mumbai 7-Eleven, BMC to Inspect 0

Key Update A customer at a Navi Mumbai 7-Eleven outlet filmed a rat eating an unwrapped ice cream cone on top of the store’s display. The video went viral on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), prompting widespread disgust and demands for action. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken note of the incident and will