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FSSAI Tightens Rules for Safe Disposal of Unsafe and Expired Food 0
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- November 5, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a new advisory directing food safety authorities to adopt eco-friendly and legally compliant methods for disposing of seized, expired, or rejected food. This move comes after reports of food waste being dumped in rivers and open areas, posing risks to both public
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Food Safety Department Probes Student’s Illness Linked to Soft Drink in Idukki 0
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- November 3, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety Department launched an investigation after a Plus One student from St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary School, Peruvanthanam, reportedly fell ill after consuming a soft drink in Idukki. The student, Martin, started vomiting and developed diarrhoea soon after drinking the beverage. Doctors first admitted him to Peerumedu Taluk Hospital and later shifted
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Highway Hygiene Check: Telangana Shuts Unsafe Eateries 0
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- November 3, 2025
Key Development Telangana Food Safety Taskforce launched a major statewide enforcement drive on Saturday, November 1, inspecting 12 highway food outlets along three key national highways — NH-65 (Hyderabad–Vijayawada), NH-163 (Warangal–Hyderabad), and NH-44 (Kurnool–Hyderabad). The inspections covered eateries in Sangareddy, Warangal, and Jogulamba Gadwal districts to assess compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. Severe
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Roasted Chickpeas Adulteration Raises Fresh Food Safety Concerns 0

Key Update Food adulteration in India has reached alarming levels. From vegetables polished with chemicals to fruits coated with wax, consumers unknowingly risk their health every day. What appears fresh and tasty in the market often hides toxic substances beneath. A recent viral instagram video has exposed a disturbing trend — roasted chickpeas, considered a

Larvae Found in Blinkit Egg Delivery Sparks Outrage, Raises Food Safety Alarm 0

Key Update A shocking case from Virar in Maharashtra sparked public outrage after a customer discovered larvae inside eggs delivered by the quick-commerce platform Blinkit. The incident highlighted growing concerns about food safety and quality control in India’s fast-expanding online grocery market. Shubham M.G., a resident, ordered eggs and other food items through the Blinkit

Contaminated Water Sickens 128 Students at Namakkal College 0

Key Update Contaminated water made 128 students of Excel Engineering College near Kumarapalayam in Namakkal district in Tamil Nadu fall ill on Tuesday night. The students began vomiting soon after dinner in one of the hostels. The college management provided immediate medical care at the campus clinic, informed parents, and sent the students home once