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Cockroach Found in Paneer Tikka Sandwich at Ujjain Restaurant 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- February 19, 2025
Report Ravi Bedi, a patron of Sagar Gaire Restaurant in Ujjain, was left horrified when he found a dead cockroach in his Paneer Tikka Sandwich. The discovery led to an immediate complaint to the city’s food department. In response to Bedi’s complaint, food safety inspectors raided the restaurant and seized the contaminated sandwich for further
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Protein Deficiency in Rural India Despite Availability 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 17, 2025
Report A recent study by researchers from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and the Center for Economic and Social Studies (CESS) has uncovered a surprising trend. Many rural Indians suffer from protein deficiency despite producing sufficient protein-rich food or having the financial means
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Bombay HC Dismisses Case Against Nestlé India Over Maggi Noodles 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- February 15, 2025
Report On February 7, 2025, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court dismissed a criminal case against Nestlé India Limited officials related to Maggi instant noodles. The Food Safety Officer had filed the case on April 4, 2016, and brought it before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate in Nagpur. Justice Urmila Joshi Phalke’s panel
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Food Safety Inspections in Auroville Ahead of Marathon Event 0

Report On Tuesday, Villupuram’s Food Safety Department officials carried out surprise inspections at various food units and outlets in and around Auroville, Pondichery. This inspection was conducted to ensure the safety and quality of food products before the Auroville Marathon on February 16. Inspection Focuses on Key Food Establishments The team, led by District Food

Health Risks of Excessive Oil Consumption: Expert Insights 0

Report Dr. Vijay Surase, a senior cardiologist at Jupiter Hospital, Thane, explains that adults should consume 2–4 tablespoons of oil daily, depending on factors such as age, sex, and physical activity. Consuming more than this can lead to fat storage, disrupt hormonal balance, and promote overeating. As a result, this contributes significantly to weight gain

Bombay High Court Orders Govt. Response on Cancer Warnings for Alcohol 0

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January 31, 2025

Report On Thursday, the Bombay High Court directed the central and Maharashtra state governments, along with the FSSAI, to respond to a PIL calling for cancer warning labels on alcohol bottles. The PIL was filed by 24-year-old Yash Chilwar from Pune. He argued that the lack of cancer warnings increased health risks. Chilwar, represented by