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Beware: Your Kitchen Utensils Also Have Expiry Dates 0

Overview You may already know that food items have expiry dates, but did you know your kitchen utensils also come with a limited lifespan? The tools you use daily to cook and serve food don’t last forever and need timely replacement. What Do Expiry Dates Mean? An expiry date, or “expiration date,” indicates the last

Delhi Drops MCD Health Trade Licence; FSSAI Takes Over 0

Major Shift in Licensing Delhi has removed the requirement for restaurants to obtain a health trade licence from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), streamlining regulations and boosting ease of doing business. Previously, the MCD health department issued these licences, which were mandatory for three to six years. Now, the responsibility will shift to the

Stale Rice in Midday Meal Raises Food Safety Concerns 0

Overview A food safety scare erupted at Chendamangalam Government LP School near Kochi in Kerala after staff served rice suspected to be stale during Tuesday’s midday meal. Several children developed stomach discomfort and went to hospitals for treatment. Parents inspected the school’s rice stock on Wednesday and discovered insects and maggots in the stored sacks.

Fake Coconut Oil? Kerala’s Operation Nalikera Says No!0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 19, 2025
Rising Prices Raise Red Flags Soaring coconut oil prices in recent months have strained household budgets and opened the door for spurious edible oils to enter the market disguised as coconut oil. These cheaper alternatives pose significant health risks, prompting officials to act. Food Safety officials in Kerala have launched Operation Nalikera, a three-day statewide
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Venom in a Sweet Bite? Scorpion in Halwa Triggers Inspection 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 17, 2025
Customer Alleges Negligence After Shocking Discovery Food Safety Department officials inspected a popular sweet stall and its kitchen in Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu after a customer claimed he found a dead scorpion in halwa. Suganthan from Keezha Azhagunatchiyaarpuram near Sankarankovil purchased 1.5 kg of halwa in five packets from the shop on Sunday (July 13).
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India’s Salt Problem: Scientists Push #PinchForAChange 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 16, 2025
Report Excessive salt intake is fueling a silent health crisis in India, increasing the risk of hypertension, stroke, heart disease, and kidney disorders, according to scientists at ICMR’s National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends less than 5 grams of salt per person per day. However, studies show that urban Indians
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