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Tainted Toddy Toll Rises: 4 Dead, 37 Hospitalised in Hyderabad 0

Report The death toll from suspected adulterated toddy consumption in Hyderguda, Kukatpally in Hyderabad rose to four by Wednesday evening, while the number of hospitalised victims climbed to 37. Officials reported a sharp increase in cases from 15 on Tuesday night to 37 by the following day. Doctors at NIMS Hospital are treating 31 patients,

Food Safety Crackdown in Srivilliputtur Ahead of Adi Pooram Fest 0

Report The Food Safety Department has instructed all those setting up temporary eateries and annadanam counters during the Adi Pooram fest at Andal Temple in Srivilliputtur near Madurai to obtain valid food safety licences. Food Safety Designated Officer S. Mariappan addressed local traders on Wednesday, informing them about the mandatory licence requirement for food distribution during

‘No Palm Oil’ Labels Mislead, Not Inform, Says IFBA 0

Palm Oil Isn’t the Enemy, Marketing Is The Indian Food and Beverage Association (IFBA) has strongly criticised the growing trend of ‘No Palm Oil’ labels on consumer products, calling them a marketing gimmick that misleads consumers. The association asserted that companies use these labels to exploit public fears about health, despite palm oil’s long-standing and

Hormone-Injected Fish Spark Food Safety Outrage After Viral Video 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 9, 2025
Report A viral video circulating on social media has exposed a disturbing trend in fish farming: the illegal use of hormones to accelerate fish growth. The footage allegedly shows a local fish farmer injecting fish with 17α-methyltestosterone, a banned hormone known for artificially increasing fish size and weight. While the practice boosts profits by making
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Nandurbar Oil Scare: Factory Sealed, FDA Staff Suspended 0
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- July 9, 2025
Overview Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uncovered substandard and unsafe edible oil during routine checks in Nandurbar district. Officials tested 12 samples of soybean and groundnut oil and found five unfit for consumption. Acting quickly, the state sealed the manufacturing unit in Akkalkuwa responsible for the adulterated products. State Suspends FDA Officials for Negligence
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Tinsukia Fish Market Gets Clean Chit: No Formalin Found in Surprise Test 0
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- July 9, 2025
Overview The Food Safety Department and the Fisheries Department joined forces on Tuesday to conduct a surprise formalin testing drive at the wholesale fish market in Tinsukia town, in Assam. Through this initiative, authorities aimed to protect public health and eliminate harmful adulterants from the food supply chain — a key focus of Assam’s ongoing
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