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Spoiled Fish in Achankovil Sparks Health Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 25, 2026
Key Update Residents of Achankovil village have raised concerns over fish being sold in local markets that appears to be spoiled. Several people who cooked and consumed the fish reported health issues such as vomiting and diarrhoea. Locals stated that the fish had a strong, unpleasant odour even before cooking, and many chose to discard
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Ghaziabad Street Food Stall Faces Backlash Over Potato Washing Video 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 24, 2026
Key Update Street food enjoys immense popularity across India, but hygiene concerns often bring it under scrutiny. A viral video from Ghaziabad has once again raised serious questions about food safety practices at local food stalls. The video, now widely circulating on social media, allegedly shows unhygienic food preparation at a popular street food outlet
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Bottled Water Boom in Bihar Raises Safety and Groundwater Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 24, 2026
Overview Groundwater contamination by arsenic, fluoride, iron, and other toxic elements in several Bihar districts has sharply increased the demand for packaged drinking water over the past decade. Rising health awareness among consumers has further accelerated this shift, leading more households to depend on bottled water. The growing demand has also triggered a rapid expansion
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More Than Just a Bad Meal: Hygiene Lapses in Campus Kitchens Raise Alarm 0

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,

Glass Found in Noice Dark Chocolate, Viral Post Raises Food Safety Concerns 0

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

Viral Video Claiming Worms in Hospital Food Triggers Probe in Gurugram 0

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