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Venom in a Sweet Bite? Scorpion in Halwa Triggers Inspection 0

Customer Alleges Negligence After Shocking Discovery Food Safety Department officials inspected a popular sweet stall and its kitchen in Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu after a customer claimed he found a dead scorpion in halwa. Suganthan from Keezha Azhagunatchiyaarpuram near Sankarankovil purchased 1.5 kg of halwa in five packets from the shop on Sunday (July 13).

India’s Salt Problem: Scientists Push #PinchForAChange 0

Report Excessive salt intake is fueling a silent health crisis in India, increasing the risk of hypertension, stroke, heart disease, and kidney disorders, according to scientists at ICMR’s National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends less than 5 grams of salt per person per day. However, studies show that urban Indians

Health Ministry Clarifies: Awareness Boards, Not Snack Warnings 0

Report The Union Health Ministry has clarified that its recent advisory is aimed at promoting healthier eating habits, rather than imposing warning labels on popular snacks such as samosas, jalebis, or laddoos. The ministry called such media reports misleading and incorrect. The advisory recommends placing “Oil and Sugar awareness Boards” in office lobbies, canteens, cafeterias,

Supreme Court Backs Clear Food Warnings, Experts Oppose Star Ratings 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 15, 2025
Court Directs Government to Act The Supreme Court initially ordered the Indian government to improve food labelling rules within three months, acting on a PIL filed by two NGOs seeking stronger warnings about harmful ingredients in packaged food. The government told the court that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had reviewed
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Hyderabad Toddy Adulteration: Death Toll Hits 5, Alprazolam Under Scrutiny 0
- A to Z, Blog, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Resources
- July 15, 2025
Overview The death toll in the suspected toddy adulteration case in Hyderabad rose to five on Thursday. Preliminary lab tests confirmed the presence of Alprazolam—a powerful sedative used to treat anxiety and panic disorders—in samples collected from three licensed depots in the Kukatpally area. Excise Department Arrests Four in Connection with the Case Excise officials
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Adulterated Milk Tanker Seized in Agra After Child Deaths 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 15, 2025
Report In a dramatic crackdown, officials intercepted a tanker carrying 5,000 litres of adulterated milk on its way from Madhya Pradesh to Agra via the Agra-Bah road. Acting swiftly, they disposed of the contaminated milk by dumping it onto the road, aiming to eliminate any risk to public health. A video of the operation quickly
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