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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

Kerala High Court Imposes Statewide Ban on Single-Use Plastics 0

Report On Tuesday, the Kerala High Court issued strict orders to ban the use and sale of single-use plastics across the state. The ban covers plastic food containers, plates, cups, straws, sachets, and bakery boxes, especially in hilly tourist areas with large crowds. However, the court allowed the use of soft drink bottles of 5

Tenkasi Shelter Food Poisoning: 4 Dead, 8 Critical, Operator Held 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 16, 2025
Report A suspected case of food contamination at a private shelter home in Sundarapandiapuram near Tenkasi in Tamil Nadu has claimed four lives so far. On Friday, a 70-year-old resident, Dhanalakshmi, died at Tenkasi Government Hospital after failing to respond to treatment for severe digestive complications. Critical Patients Shifted for Advanced Care Health officials moved
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Odisha Outbreak: Cholera Cases Found, Diarrhoea Kills 7, Hundreds Sick 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 16, 2025
Overview Odisha diarrhoea outbreak in Jajpur district has turned deadlier with cholera confirmed in multiple patients.Officials reported two more deaths on Sunday, raising the death toll to seven since the outbreak began on June 9. Over 1,750 people have fallen ill so far, with around 1,500 recovered and about 250 still hospitalised, according to Additional
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Kerala High Court Questions Plastic in Food Delivery, Seeks Govt Reply 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 16, 2025
Report The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to address the widespread use of plastic in food delivery services and to submit a response within two weeks. While hearing a petition on food safety, Justice Devan Ramachandran observed that serving hot food items such as curries, gravies, or rice in plastic containers exposes
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