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Monsoon Fuels Tapeworm Brain Infection Cases in Mumbai 0

Key Development Mumbai is witnessing a sharp rise in neurocysticercosis, a serious brain infection caused by ingesting the eggs of the pork tapeworm (Taenia solium). The infection spreads through contaminated food, water, and poor hygiene conditions—issues that worsen during the monsoon due to flooding and exposure to unsafe food. It’s not transmitted by eating pork

Fresh Meals, Filthy Setup: FDA Inspects MLA Canteen 0

Key Development The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a surprise inspection at the MLA canteen in Mumbai’s Nariman Point on July 25. Acting on media reports and public complaints about unhygienic conditions, the FDA team visited the government-run facility and uncovered 19 food safety and hygiene violations. Although the food tested met freshness

Veg–Non-Veg Mix-Up? Mumbai Ruling Sparks Debate 0

Report A recent ruling by the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Mumbai dismissed a couple’s complaint seeking compensation after they received chicken momos instead of the vegetarian momos variety they ordered. The Commission noted that if the couple were “strictly vegetarian,” they should have avoided ordering from a restaurant serving both Veg-Non veg food. This

Cockroach Spotted on Food at Theobroma, Mumbai Customers Alarmed 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 10, 2025
Report A shocking video showing a cockroach crawling over food at Theobroma, one of the popular patisserie chains in Mumbai, has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread concern over food safety and hygiene. “Spicy Paneer Rolls” Served with Unwelcome Guest The viral clip, filmed at Theobroma’s Runwal Greens outlet in Mulund West, shows a
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Enhancing Food Safety and Hygiene in Mumbai: FSSAI’s Strategic Initiatives 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 26, 2024
Overview In a significant step forward for improving food safety and hygiene in Mumbai, Shri G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), held an important meeting with Shri Bhushan Varsha Ashok Gagrani, Municipal Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and Dr K.H. Govindraj, IAS Principal Secretary
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Human Finger Found in Yummo Ice Cream Cone : Mumbai 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- June 14, 2024
Learn about the legal implications and food safety concerns.
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