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Cuddalore Invites FBOs for Plastic-Free Practices Award 0
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- November 11, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety Department has invited food business operators (FBOs) in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, to apply for a State award that recognises efforts to reduce single-use plastics and other plastic items banned by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). FBOs with an annual turnover above ₹12 lakh can win a
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Sweetener Scam: Indore Bakeries Sealed 0
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- November 11, 2025
Key Update The Indore district administration on Monday sealed a bakery on Dhar Road after officials found multiple food safety violations. Collector Shivam Verma directed a joint team from the district administration, the Food and Drug Administration, and tehsildar Yogesh Meshram to conduct a surprise inspection at Gold Star Bakery in Mamta Nagar. The team
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Slovenia Flags Indian Pickles After Paracetamol Turns Up in Tests 0
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- November 8, 2025
Key Update Slovenia has flagged a rare food safety incident after routine inspections detected paracetamol in pickles imported from India. The Food Safety, Veterinary and Plant Protection Administration (UVHVVR) found the contamination during standard checks on imported goods. A private laboratory later verified the results, confirming the fever-reducing drug at concentrations of about 28 to
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Vijayawada Food Shock: Half the Samples Unsafe 0

November 8, 2025

Key Update FSSAI teams inspected hotels, restaurants, and food outlets in Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh on August 19, 2025, and found that nearly half of the samples collected were unsafe. Twenty teams carried out surprise checks at biryani points, bakeries, mandis and other eateries. They collected 39 food and beverage samples and sent them to the State

SRM University, Andhra Shuts for 2 Weeks After Food Poisoning Scare 0

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November 7, 2025

Key Update SRM University–Andhra Pradesh has announced an immediate two-week holiday starting November 7, 2025, after several students reportedly developed symptoms of food poisoning. The university is using the break to strengthen hygiene and safety measures across the campus. In a statement issued on November 6, the administration said it will conduct deep cleaning, fumigation,

Jharkhand Cracks Down on Misleading ORS-Labeled Drinks 0

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November 7, 2025

Key Update The Jharkhand food safety department has stepped up its inspection drive to curb the sale of fruit-based beverages falsely marketed as oral rehydration salt (ORS). These products mislead consumers who rely on ORS for treating diarrhoea and dehydration. Officials Inspect Shops Across Ranchi Food safety officials in Ranchi and other districts are actively