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Haryana Bans Gutka and Pan Masala for One Year 0

Key Update The Food and Drugs Administration in Haryana has banned the manufacture, storage, distribution, and sale of gutka, pan masala, flavoured tobacco, kharra, and similar products across the state for one year. Food Safety Commissioner Manoj Kumar issued the order this month, citing growing evidence of the severe health hazards caused by these products.

Dead Lizard in Rusk Found at a Bakery in Vaikom 0

Key Update On September 9, K.B. Sheeba purchased a packet of rusk from a bakery in Thalayolaparambu, Vaikom, near Ernakulam. The next morning, her 80-year-old mother, Sainaba, discovered a dead lizard in the rusk while having tea. The shock caused her blood pressure to spike, requiring immediate hospitalisation at Vaikom Taluk Hospital, followed by treatment

Pre-Diwali Drive in Haryana Exposes Adulterated Coffee, Namkeen, and Paneer 0

Coffee Complaint Triggers Surprise Check In Gurgaon, an IAS officer noticed a foul smell in the milk of his coffee at Barista Coffee, MGF Metro Mall, and reported it to the Food Safety Department. Acting on the complaint, officials conducted a surprise inspection and collected milk samples for testing to detect possible adulteration. The inspection

Belagavi School Food Poisoning: 170+ Students Affected, Probe On 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness
- September 15, 2025
Key Update A suspected case of food poisoning at the Morarji Desai Residential School for Minorities in Hirekodi village, Chikkodi taluk, Belagavi, Karnataka sickened more than 170 students on Friday, September 12, 2025. Doctors treated 119 students initially and later confirmed that the number had risen to 177. The illness broke out around 9 a.m.
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UP FDA Seizes 1,150 Kg of Adulterated Paneer in Greater Noida 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 15, 2025
Key Update The Uttar Pradesh Food and Drug Administration (UP FDA) seized over 1,150 kilograms of adulterated paneer from a pickup vehicle in Greater Noida. Acting on a tip-off, the Food Safety Team raided the car, collected samples, and sent them for testing. Officials confirmed that the paneer was unsafe for human consumption. To safeguard
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Shawarma Triggers Suspected Food Poisoning in Kasaragod Madrasa 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 10, 2025
Key Update A case of suspected food poisoning has raised fresh concerns about shawarma safety after 15 students from a madrasa in Thekkupuram, near Poochakkal, Kasaragod, fell ill on Monday night. They reportedly consumed shawarma purchased from a nearby hotel during the Eid-e-Milad celebrations. Madrasa authorities reported that the students developed vomiting and abdominal pain
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