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Karnataka FDA Flags Widespread Safety Violations in Water, Food & Drugs 0

Report In a major public health alert, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) in Karnataka found 95 out of 255 bottled water samples unsafe and 88 substandard during inspections held in February and March. These tests were part of a statewide drive, during which officials collected 296 bottled water samples. Authorities are still analyzing

Union Minister Prahlad Joshi urges Immediate Action on Fake Paneer 0

Report Union Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs Prahlad Joshi has urged Health Minister J P Nadda to take swift action against the sale of counterfeit and adulterated paneer in fast food outlets, restaurants, and markets across the country. In a letter to the Health Minister, Joshi brought attention to the growing number of consumer

Zoonotic Diseases: A Critical Concern in Food Safety 0

Zoonotic diseases are illnesses that can be transmitted from animals to humans, posing a significant food safety risk. These diseases spread through direct contact with infected animals or by consuming contaminated food products. With the increase in global trade, livestock production, and complex food supply chains, the risk of zoonotic disease transmission is growing. As

Upa-Lokayukta of AP Orders Quarterly Inspections to Combat Milk Adulteration 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 28, 2025
Report The Upa-Lokayukta of Andhra Pradesh, P. Rajani, has instructed the Commissioner of Food Safety to carry out unannounced inspections of milk dairies, chilling facilities, and suppliers at least once per quarter. This directive, in line with the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSAI), 2006, aims to combat milk adulteration issues reported across the State.
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Crackdown on Unsanitary Food Vendors in Mohali 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 25, 2025
Overview In a campaign targeting food vendors using spoiled and inferior ingredients, the Food Safety Teams in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district in Mohali have collected 15 samples and issued five challans over the last three days, according to Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal. Mittal explained that after officials discovered decayed vegetables and poor hygiene in
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Rotten Strawberries Repackaged and Sold as Fresh: A Health Threat 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 24, 2025
Overview A viral video on social media reveals food vendors repackaging rotten strawberries and selling them as fresh in small plastic containers. This practice is not only unethical but also presents a serious health risk. Vendors are putting public health in jeopardy by selling old, fungus-infested strawberries, and there seems to be no action taken
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