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Economic Survey 2025–26 Flags Obesity as Economic Risk 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 2, 2026
Key Update The Economic Survey 2025–26 has, for the first time, categorised obesity and unhealthy diets as economic risks rather than only public health concerns. It warns that rising obesity levels could weaken productivity, increase healthcare expenditure and place long-term pressure on public finances. Ultra-processed foods are driving unhealthy diets A major factor behind the
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Kargil Food Safety Department Bans Nature’s Pride Lemon Squash 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 30, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety Department, Kargil (UT Ladakh), has prohibited the sale and distribution of Nature’s Pride Lemon Squash after laboratory tests declared the product unsafe for consumption. Food safety officials collected a sample of the product from a retail outlet in Shakar Chiktan, Kargil, and sent it to the National Food Laboratory, JNPA,
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Sewage Contamination in Drinking Water Sparks Health Alert in Greater Noida 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 15, 2026
Key Development At least 30 residents of Sector Delta 1 in Greater Noida reported loose motions and stomach pain after drinking water suspected to be contaminated over three days. The incident has raised food safety concerns, as unsafe water directly affects cooking, drinking and kitchen hygiene, especially in homes with children. Health Officials Flag Possible
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Is Aluminium Foil Safe for Food Storage?0

Overview Many households use aluminium foil or containers to wrap rotis, cover curries, or pack lunches. The practice feels convenient and has become a routine part of everyday cooking and storage. Aluminium foil may seem harmless, but safety depends on how it’s used. High heat and long storage periods can cause aluminium to migrate into

AMC Intensifies Food Safety Checks at Kankaria Carnival 2025 0

Key Update The Health Department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is actively strengthening food safety oversight during the Kankaria Carnival 2025 to protect public health. As part of this ongoing drive, officials collected food samples from 19 food stalls operating at the carnival. The department sent all samples to accredited laboratories for testing in

Misbranded Milk Products Raise Safety Concerns in Coimbatore 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department has urged consumers to remain vigilant when purchasing milk and milk products from local stalls, following laboratory tests that found 30 samples to be substandard or misbranded in Coimbatore. Over the last seven months, officials collected more than 200 milk and milk product samples from across the district. The