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More Than Just a Bad Meal: Hygiene Lapses in Campus Kitchens Raise Alarm 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 23, 2026
Significant Update Food served in school and college canteens should be safe and hygienic. However, several incidents reported across India in the past 20 months have raised concerns about food safety in campus kitchens. More than 50 cases of hygiene lapses have surfaced from educational institutions across the country. Students have repeatedly complained about insects,
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Glass Found in Noice Dark Chocolate, Viral Post Raises Food Safety Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 19, 2026
Key Update A viral post on X has raised concerns after a user alleged that a piece of glass was found inside a dark chocolate sold under Noice, a private-label food brand launched by Swiggy on its Swiggy Instamart platform. User @DealsDhamaka shared the post and said that one of his followers, @Pras_SwiftMojo, had ordered
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Viral Video Claiming Worms in Hospital Food Triggers Probe in Gurugram 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 19, 2026
Key Update A video allegedly showing worms in hospital food served to patients at the District Civil Hospital in Gurugram has gone viral on social media, raising concerns about hygiene standards at the facility. The low-resolution clip, reportedly recorded on Monday from a patient’s room opposite the emergency ward, shows two plates of food that
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Andhra Health Minister Warns Adulterators, Urges Citizens to Stay Alert 0

Key Update Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has urged citizens to speak up against food adulteration, stressing that public vigilance and strong government action are both necessary to curb the growing menace. Responding to questions in the State Assembly, the Minister said the government is working with the Food Safety and Standards Authority

Abu Dhabi Moves to Remove Junk Food Ads from Public View 0

Key Update In a major move to promote healthier lifestyles, the Abu Dhabi government has introduced strict regulations banning advertisements for unhealthy food and beverages across public spaces in the emirate. The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi issued the new rules, which will take effect by the end of 2025. The policy aims to

Adulterated Coconut Oil Row: SHRC Steps In as Farmers Demand Crackdown 0

Key Update The alleged large-scale manufacture and sale of adulterated coconut oil in north Kerala has raised serious food safety concerns. Acting on complaints, the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has directed the Food Safety Commissioner to conduct an urgent inquiry and submit a report within 15 days. The intervention highlights the potential public health