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Lizard in Sambar: Thanjavur Hospital Canteen Sealed 0
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- June 25, 2025
Report Food safety officials sealed a private canteen operating inside the Government Thanjavur Medical College Hospital premises in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday after attendants of a woman patient from Pudukkottai discovered a dead lizard in sambar served with lunch. The patient, admitted earlier that day, was about to eat when she noticed the lizard in
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U.S FDA Recalls Weaver Nut Chocolates Over Milk Allergens 0
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- June 25, 2025
Recall Targets Specific Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a nationwide recall on June 18, 2025, for select chocolate products made by Weaver Nut Company. The company had initiated the recall a day earlier after discovering that certain semi-sweet chocolate nonpareils contained undeclared milk allergens. The recall affects two types
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Noida Acts on Unhygienic PG in Surprise Food Safety Drive 0
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- June 23, 2025
Introduction In response to multiple student complaints, the Noida district administration, in collaboration with the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDSA), launched a surprise inspection drive at hostels and paying guest (PG) accommodations across Greater Noida. On June 17, two FDSA teams visited several facilities in the Knowledge Park and Golf Links areas. The inspections
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FDA Pune Intensifies Food Safety Checks Ahead of Palkhi Procession 0

Report As the annual palkhi procession begins, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pune, has launched an extensive food safety drive to monitor and regulate temporary food stalls and prasad distribution along the wari route. FDA officials aim to prevent foodborne illnesses, especially during the monsoon, when the risk of contamination increases. FDA has deployed

Researchers In France Find Higher Microplastics Level in Glass Bottles 0

Introduction A recent study by France’s food safety agency, ANSES, found that beverages sold in glass bottles contain significantly more microplastics than those in plastic bottles or metal cans. The team analysed water, soda, beer, lemonade, iced tea, and wine sold in France. They discovered that glass bottles held an average of 100 microplastic particles

Detergent-Washed Fruits Spark Food Safety Probe in Chandigarh 0

Commission Acts on Viral Video The Punjab State & Chandigarh (UT) Human Rights Commission has launched an inquiry after a viral social media video allegedly showed a fruit vendor in Sector 26 washing seasonal fruits with detergent water. The footage, widely circulated under the caption “Shocking video of main sabzi mandi Sector 26, Chandigarh,” has