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High-Risk Foods and How to Handle Them Safely 0

At a Glance Food safety concerns in India aren’t limited to adulteration or expired products—contamination with harmful bacteria, pesticides, and chemical residues is also a growing issue. With the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issuing alerts and recalls more often, it’s important to know which foods require extra care. Here are a

Rotten Meat Crisis in Kashmir: 3,000+ Kilos Seized in One Week 0

Key Development Authorities in Kashmir seized over 3,000 kilograms of rotten meat in just seven days, sparking fear and outrage across the Valley. Enforcement teams raided locations in Ganderbal, Pulwama, and Srinagar, finding meat stored without temperature control, missing labels, and unfit for human consumption. On July 31, the Food Safety Department and Drug and

FSSAI Extends UCO Collection Approval Till July 2026 0

At a Glance The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has extended provisional approval for 63 Non-Food Production (NFP) units that collect used cooking oil (UCO) from food businesses. These units help prevent the reuse of unsafe oil and support biodiesel production, contributing to both public health and environmental sustainability. FSSAI Extends Approval

Ludhiana Health Dept Detects High Adulteration in Milk and Paneer 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News, Resources
- August 2, 2025
Key Development The Health Department of Ludhiana has raised alarms over widespread adulteration in dairy products, especially milk and paneer, following routine inspections conducted between January and June 2025. Food safety teams collected 370 food samples during this period. Out of these, 81 samples failed safety standards, and 14 were declared unsafe for consumption. Paneer
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Kerala Launches ₹20 Bottle Buyback Scheme to Tackle Waste, Boost Food Safety 0
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- August 2, 2025
Key Development In a significant move to tackle environmental pollution and protect public health, the Kerala government is launching a bottle buyback scheme for liquor bottles sold through Bevco outlets. This deposit-return initiative, aimed at promoting cleaner surroundings and safer food environments, will roll out as a pilot project in Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur this September.
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NHRC Flags Food Safety Failures in Telangana Residential Schools 0
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- July 31, 2025
Key Development The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered the Telangana government to probe widespread food poisoning incidents in residential schools that sickened over 800 children. During its two-day camp in Hyderabad, the Commission flagged serious food safety lapses and demanded urgent corrective action. School Meals Under Scrutiny After Widespread Illness Speaking to the
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