Street Food Archives

Bengaluru Idli Sales Drop After FDA Hygiene Inspections 0

Report After the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA) conducted inspections across Karnataka, idli sales at Bengaluru’s popular darshinis dropped significantly. Customers are increasingly cautious about hygiene, with some specifically asking if cloth is used in the cooking process. Shift in Customer Preferences Breakfast spots in areas like Malleswaram, RT Nagar, and Jayanagar report

Rotten Strawberries Repackaged and Sold as Fresh: A Health Threat 0

Overview A viral video on social media reveals food vendors repackaging rotten strawberries and selling them as fresh in small plastic containers. This practice is not only unethical but also presents a serious health risk. Vendors are putting public health in jeopardy by selling old, fungus-infested strawberries, and there seems to be no action taken

Promoting Hygiene & Safety: Madurai’s Food Vendors Awareness Drive 0

Report In Madurai, the food safety department hosted an awareness program at Teppakulam on Friday evening, focusing on hygiene and food safety for street food vendors and residents. The initiative aimed to educate vendors on the importance of adopting best practices to ensure safe and hygienic street food for the public. Theatrical Skit and Interactive

Health Risks of Excessive Oil Consumption: Expert Insights 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- February 12, 2025
Report Dr. Vijay Surase, a senior cardiologist at Jupiter Hospital, Thane, explains that adults should consume 2–4 tablespoons of oil daily, depending on factors such as age, sex, and physical activity. Consuming more than this can lead to fat storage, disrupt hormonal balance, and promote overeating. As a result, this contributes significantly to weight gain
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Telangana Food Safety Department Ensures Hygiene and Compliance in 2024 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 26, 2024
Overview The Telangana Food Safety Department emerged as a key player in safeguarding food safety and hygiene across the state in 2024. Between January and November, the department conducted 4,652 inspections at restaurants, high-end pubs, manufacturing units, eCommerce dark stores, warehouses, dairy operations, and ice cream shops in Hyderabad and other districts. These inspections resulted
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Bengaluru Vendor Caught Selling Unsanitary Pani Puri 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 6, 2024
Overview In West Bengaluru, two residents caught a street food vendor selling unsanitary Pani Puri using spoiled ingredients. Police took Pavan Kumar into custody, released him on bail, and issued a warning. Keshav, a rickshaw driver, noticed Kumar collecting water from a nearby borewell tank on September 29. When Keshav questioned him, Kumar claimed the
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