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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 41% Higher Risk of Lung Cancer, Finds U.S. Study 0
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- August 2, 2025
Key Development A recent U.S. study published in Thorax has raised concern among health experts by linking ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption to a 41% increased risk of lung cancer. The researchers found that adults who consumed the highest amounts of UPFs—such as packaged bread, soda, instant noodles, ice cream, sugary cereals, and processed meats—were significantly
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Toxic Frying: Kollam Snack Shop caught Melting Plastic in Oil 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- April 24, 2025
In a disturbing violation of food safety norms, health officials in Kollam city shut down a roadside snack shop near SMP Palace Road after catching workers melting plastic covers from refined palm oil pouches directly into cooking oil used for frying snacks. Inspectors found half-melted plastic at the site and visibly contaminated oil. Migrant workers
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Hubballi-Dharwad Hotels Flout FSSAI Ban on Unsafe Food Packaging 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 15, 2025
Report Despite a clear ban by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), many hotels and roadside eateries in Hubballi-Dharwad continue to indulge in unsafe food packaging, ie. single-use plastic and newspaper. FSSAI recently directed the Karnataka food safety department to investigate these violations, but the practice remains rampant. Authorities Struggle with Enforcement
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Karnataka FDA Raises Concerns Over Plastic Use in Holige Preparation 0

Report As Ugadi approaches Karnataka this year, Holige (a festival treat made of dough stuffed with jaggery, coconut, and lentils) is under scrutiny due to vendors using plastic sheets for its preparation and packaging. The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) in Karnataka has raised alarms about the health risks associated with these practices. Plastic

Tightened Regulations on Plastic Sheets for Making Idlis in Karnataka 0

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February 28, 2025

Report Health safety authorities in Karnataka are tightening regulations on food establishments that use plastic sheets while making idlis. Statewide, authorities have checked 254 restaurants, issuing notices to 24 for non-compliance. This move follows a directive from the Commissionerate of Food Safety and Drug Administration, which ordered inspections of hotels, restaurants, and street vendors across

Phthalates in Food: A Hidden Health Hazard 0

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February 14, 2025

Phthalates, a group of synthetic chemicals used to increase the flexibility of plastics, have become a growing concern in food safety. These endocrine-disrupting compounds can leach into food from packaging, processing equipment, and even contaminated water. Studies have linked phthalate exposure to various health risks, including hormonal imbalances, reproductive issues, and developmental disorders. Despite regulations