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Horlicks Included in Odisha’s 29-District Adulteration Data 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- February 26, 2026
Significant Update The food safety system in Odisha has come under sharp focus after Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling informed the Assembly that officials detected food adulteration across 29 districts. The Health Department has listed several commonly consumed items as adulterated, including staples such as rice, flour, edible oils, spices, and biscuits. Officials also found issues
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Odisha Bans Gutkha and Tobacco Products Statewide 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 27, 2026
Key Development In a significant public health intervention, the Odisha government has imposed a statewide ban on the manufacture, preparation, packaging, storage, transportation, trade, and sale of gutkha, pan masala, zarda, khaini, and all food products containing tobacco or nicotine. The move follows directions from the Honourable Supreme Court and guidelines issued by the Food
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Odisha Child Dies After Swallowing Toy Found in Chips Packet 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 21, 2025
Key Update A four-year-old boy, Bigil Pradhan, tragically died in Musimaha village, Kandhamal district, Odisha, after accidentally swallowing a small plastic toy hidden inside a chips packet. The child was eating the snack at home when the toy became lodged in his throat, causing him to choke. Medical Officer Confirms Cause of Death Dr Jakesh
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BeMC Cracks Down on Unsafe Sweets Ahead of Diwali 0

Key Update Food safety officials of the Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC) in Odisha destroyed nearly 400 kilograms of stale sweets and synthetic food colours during inspections at several sweet shops on Sunday. They also collected fines of over ₹1.27 lakh from shop owners for violating food safety regulations. Raids Conducted Across Silk City As part

Milk Adulteration Racket Busted in Cuttack, Over 1,000L Seized 0

Key Update On Wednesday, police in Cuttack uncovered a major milk adulteration racket at Kusupangi in Cuttack, Odisha. During the operation, officers seized over 1,000 litres of contaminated milk, along with mixing equipment and harmful chemicals. The milk, reportedly transported from Sambalpur in a pickup vehicle, was allegedly destined for a prominent dairy company in

5 Dead, 5 Hospitalized in Odisha After Community Feast 0

Key Update A tragic food poisoning incident in Odapur village, located in Odisha’s Koraput district, has resulted in the deaths of five people, with five others currently hospitalised. The deaths occurred within the last five days, all following a community feast held a week ago. Khagapati Gouda, the latest victim, succumbed to the illness on