No vada pav, samosa, chocolates near schools anymore: Maharashtra bans junk food within a 50-metre radius; check list of banned items & penaltiesMaharashtra FDA has banned junk food sales within fifty meters of schools. This move aims to promote healthier eating habits among students...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
No chips, cola for kids: Maharashtra FDA bans sale of junk food within 50 metres of schoolsMaharashtra FDA banned unhealthy food sales within fifty meters of schools. This strict order applies to all government and private educati...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Levothyroxine recalled nationwide by FDA; Earlier studies claim over 20 million Americans are 'unnecessarily' taking this thyroid medicationThe FDA has recalled levothyroxine sodium nationwide due to potency standard concerns. This medication is used to treat hypothyroidism and ...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Cockroaches, flies found at Mumbai's iconic clubs; Cricket Club of India, MIG, Willingdon & Juhu Gymkhana lose food licencesMumbai's top clubs faced license suspensions due to severe food safety issues. Inspectors found pest infestations and mouldy food items in ...
28 Jul, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Company at center of US cyclospora outbreak complained to White House, source saysTaylor Farms complained to White House and FDA officials about government inspections. The company suspended operations in central Mexico a...
28 Jul, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
US FDA approves world's first oral cholesterol-lowering pill: What it means for patientsThe FDA has approved Lipfendra, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, for high cholesterol. This new once-daily pill offers an alternative to injectable...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Food tasting history and the promise of prevention of poisoningWhen members of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently protested at having to do food tasting for VIPs, it seemed an anachronism.
26 Jul, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Gen Z gets into pest control: NEET protests cut across identity lines, and bypass mainstream media’s ‘manufactured consent’A spontaneous protest movement dubbed the “Cockroach Janta Party” emerged from an offhand remark by CJI Surya Kant, showing how a single wo...
23 Jul, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
FDA recalled eggs: Over 1.6 million dozen eggs recalled across US over Salmonella Enteritidis Fears. What consumers need to knowFDA Recalled Eggs: Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs have been recalled due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. Midwest Poultry ...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Common refrigerator habits could put your family at risk of food poisoning. US FDA explains whyThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that common refrigerator and food storage habits can increase the risk of food poisoni...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Maharashtra FDA suspends food licences of 3 Mumbai restaurants over hygiene issuesMumbai FDA suspended three restaurant licenses due to serious food safety violations. Inspections revealed significant hygiene issues despi...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
Nand Kishore Goenka, father of Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra, dies at 96Nand Kishore Goenka, father of Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra, passed away at ninety-six years old. He was recognized for his extensi...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
"40% Analog paneer samples found unsafe," says MH FDA Commissioner Tukaram MundheMaharashtra FDA is intensifying action against adulterated milk products. Milk and dairy items are considered high-risk food categories req...
13 Jul, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Maharashtra FDA bars sale of two Cadila drugs over branding concernsMaharashtra FDA has seized Cadila Pharmaceuticals drug stock worth Rs 2.45 crore. The action was taken due to similar branding on different...
11 Jul, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Mumbai's iconic Rustom ice cream parlour shut by FDA over hygiene lapsesMumbai's K Rustom ice cream parlour license has been suspended by the FDA. Officials found expired flavouring agents and live rodents durin...
09 Jul, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Scoop to soup: FDA freezes licence of Mumbai's iconic ice cream outlet after rats found on premisesDuring a surprise inspection at the popular outlet, FDA reported severe sanitation lapses, including the presence of live rats and flies on...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
FDA issues compliance order for milk sector in Maharashtra; warns of Rs 10 lakh fine for violationsMaharashtra FDA has mandated strict food safety compliance across the entire milk supply chain, from farms to retailers. New guidelines aim...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.19 PM IST