watermelons

Srinagar Watermelons Safe, Confirms J&K Food Safety Dept 0
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- May 24, 2025
Viral Video Triggers Public Concern The Jammu and Kashmir Drug and Food Safety Department confirmed that watermelons sold in Srinagar markets are safe to consume, putting to rest public fears over artificial colouring and pesticide contamination. A viral video posted last week by an RTI activist showed a red stain appearing on tissue paper after
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Gujarat Watermelon Get Clean Chit: No Artificial Colours Found 0
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- April 21, 2025
Report Amid rising concerns and social media claims about using artificial colouring to make watermelons appear fresher, the Gujarat Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) stepped up with a swift and thorough inspection drive. The FDCA inspected nearly 350 watermelon vendors across Gujarat and collected over 400 samples. Under the Food Safety on Wheels initiative,
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Food Safety Officials Crack Down on Substandard Watermelons 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 2, 2025
Report The Food Safety Department has urged consumers to check watermelons carefully before purchasing to ensure they are free from harmful chemicals. Officials inspected various selling points in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday and Friday as part of their ongoing drive against artificially colored and rotten watermelons. Officials Seize Over 1,100 kg of Poor-Quality Watermelons
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