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Vijayawada Food Shock: Half the Samples Unsafe 0
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- November 8, 2025
Key Update FSSAI teams inspected hotels, restaurants, and food outlets in Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh on August 19, 2025, and found that nearly half of the samples collected were unsafe. Twenty teams carried out surprise checks at biryani points, bakeries, mandis and other eateries. They collected 39 food and beverage samples and sent them to the State
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SRM University, Andhra Shuts for 2 Weeks After Food Poisoning Scare 0
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- November 7, 2025
Key Update SRM University–Andhra Pradesh has announced an immediate two-week holiday starting November 7, 2025, after several students reportedly developed symptoms of food poisoning. The university is using the break to strengthen hygiene and safety measures across the campus. In a statement issued on November 6, the administration said it will conduct deep cleaning, fumigation,
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Jharkhand Cracks Down on Misleading ORS-Labeled Drinks 0
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- November 7, 2025
Key Update The Jharkhand food safety department has stepped up its inspection drive to curb the sale of fruit-based beverages falsely marketed as oral rehydration salt (ORS). These products mislead consumers who rely on ORS for treating diarrhoea and dehydration. Officials Inspect Shops Across Ranchi Food safety officials in Ranchi and other districts are actively
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Boko Hotels Exposed: Fake, Chemical-Laced Milk Served to Customers 0

November 5, 2025

Key Update A major food adulteration scandal has come to light in Boko town, Kamrup district, Assam, where several local tea stalls and hotels allegedly served synthetic, chemical-laced milk for years. The revelation was made by a vigilant student organisation, which uncovered evidence that customers were consuming a powder-based substitute posing as genuine milk. How

UP Food Safety Department Cracks Down on Unlicensed Mustard Oil Mill in UP 0

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November 5, 2025

Key Update The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Department conducted a surprise inspection at an oil mill in Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh and found around 3,500 litres of mustard oil being processed in unhygienic conditions. During the raid, officials discovered oil stored in rusted containers and handled without proper hygiene practices, posing a serious risk

FSSAI Tightens Rules for Safe Disposal of Unsafe and Expired Food 0

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November 5, 2025

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a new advisory directing food safety authorities to adopt eco-friendly and legally compliant methods for disposing of seized, expired, or rejected food. This move comes after reports of food waste being dumped in rivers and open areas, posing risks to both public