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FSSAI Seizes Expired Stock from Gollapudi Dry Fruit Supplier 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 9, 2025
Wholesale Supplier Targeted The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), together with the Vigilance and Enforcement Departments, raided G.M. Food Products, a wholesale dry fruit supplier in Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, and confiscated a large quantity of expired stock. The operation took place on Tuesday under instructions from the Regional Vigilance and Enforcement
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Tirunelveli Food Safety Lab Upgraded with Cutting-Edge Equipment 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- October 8, 2025
Cutting-Edge Lab to Safeguard Consumers Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated, via videoconference on Monday, state-of-the-art equipment worth ₹8 crore at the Food Safety Lab in Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, strengthening the region’s food safety framework. The upgrades include a Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS) to detect residual pesticides in foodgrains, fruits, vegetables, and antigens in
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Kerala Schools Struggle to Keep Mid-Day Meal Safe Amid Payment Delays 0
- A to Z, General, Health & Wellness, News
- October 8, 2025
Key Update The Kerala government revised the mid-day meal menu to include nutritious dishes, such as ragi-based items and microgreens, but delayed payments are straining schools’ ability to maintain safe and healthy meals. Schools have not received funds for August and September, leaving head teachers with liabilities running into lakhs of rupees. A school with
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Kalamassery Night Shops Under Fire for Unsafe Food Practices 0

Key Update Health officials inspecting night shops along the Kalamassery–Seaport–Airport road in Kochi found water stored in open containers for several days. The water contained mosquitoes, larvae, and other impurities, posing serious health risks to consumers. Shops also offered water to customers from the same contaminated containers. Exposed Food Increases Contamination Risk Inspectors saw leftover

ICMR Study: High-Carb Diets and Low Activity Linked to Rising Health Risks 0

Key Update The ICMR–India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIAB) study, published in Nature Medicine, surveyed over 18,000 adults. It reveals that high-carb diets and low physical activity are replacing traditional diets and active lifestyles, driving a rise in metabolic disorders. Widespread Risk Factors Many adults are showing signs of metabolic health issues. Nearly one-third have high blood

Committee on Petitions Raises Alarm on Unsafe Food in J&K 0

Key Update The Committee on Petitions met on Monday in J&K (Jammu & Kashmir) to examine a petition on adulteration of essential food items, including meat, milk, wheat, and processed foods. Chairman Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah led the discussion along with committee members. The Chairman directed officials to launch rigorous inspection drives across the Union