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WHO Pushes Global Crackdown on Excess Salt Intake 0

Key Update The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched updated global guidelines and a revamped “SHAKE the salt habit” package to help countries reduce excessive salt consumption, one of the leading dietary risk factors linked to heart disease, stroke, and premature deaths. The move comes as the WHO warns that the world remains off track

Should You Wash Chicken? Here’s the Safe Way to Handle It 0

Overview There has long been debate over whether you should wash raw chicken. Major bodies like the World Health Organisation and the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service advise against it. Washing poultry under running water can spread bacteria through splashes, contaminating kitchen surfaces, utensils, and nearby food. However, in many Indian households, washing chicken

Survey Finds 1 in 4 Rural Tap Water Samples Unsafe 0

Overview A 2024 assessment under the Jal Jeevan Mission found that 24% of household tap water samples failed microbiological quality standards, raising concerns about drinking water and food safety in rural India. The Ministry of Jal Shakti reported that while 76% of samples passed laboratory tests, nearly one in four did not meet safety norms.

Drug-Resistant E. coli Found in Kerala Retail Chicken: Study Raises Alarm 0
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- February 12, 2026
Key Update A new study has raised serious food safety concerns in Kerala after detecting Escherichia coli (E. coli) in 54.17% of retail chicken samples tested across the state. Researchers analysed 600 samples collected between 2019 and 2023 from Kozhikode, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Kollam and Pathanamthitta. The findings point to widespread bacterial contamination in
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WHO Urges Schools Worldwide to Clean Up What Children Eat 0
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- February 5, 2026
Key Update The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new global guideline urging countries to create healthier food environments in schools. For the first time, the organisation recommends a whole-school approach to ensure that all food and beverages available on school premises meet nutritional standards. Rising Malnutrition Concerns Prompt Action WHO issued the guideline
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FSSAI Launches India’s First Online Food Safety Risk Assessment Training 0
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- January 31, 2026
Key Development FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani inaugurated a first-of-its-kind pilot training programme on food safety risk assessment, jointly developed by FSSAI and the World Health Organisation (WHO). The programme offers a structured curriculum from basic to advanced levels, aligned with international risk analysis principles and tailored to India’s regulatory needs. FSSAI aims to strengthen risk
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