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Ahead of festive season, Delhi food safety drive flags hygiene lapses at sweet units; samples sent for lab testingDelhi's Food Safety Department conducted inspections at sweet manufacturing units and shops before the festive season. They identified sign...
Sweet sellers face heat over shelf life rules ahead of DiwaliWatchdog agencies in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are among those that have made this mandatory. The directive aims to help...
Snow can look like a free outdoor freezer, but frozen food may still thaw in direct winter sun; temperatures can change by the hour even while snow is fallingWhen a snowstorm hits, the safety of outdoor food storage becomes a major concern due to unpredictable temperature shifts. These fluctuatio...
Nepal Priyagold Biscuits Ban: Why Indian brand's licence was suspended; what 'dangerous' substance did FSSAI flag?Nepal has banned the import, sale and distribution of Priyagold biscuits manufactured by India's Surya Food and Agro Ltd after FSSAI found ...
Getting food on train? Surprise checks on train meals & station food counters to get stricter; how IRCTC plans to catch vendors violating hygiene rulesIndian Railways is strengthening food safety and hygiene checks after repeated passenger complaints, with IRCTC partnering with the Quality...
Keralam government to seek Centre's clarity on junk food rulesKeralam seeks clarity from the central food safety authority on rules to identify and regulate foods high in fat, sugar and salt. The devel...
FDA seizes nearly 9.5 tonnes of paneer, khoya ahead of Diwali in PuneThe FDA has seized approximately 9.5 tonnes of paneer and khoya in Pune before Diwali. This seizure is significant as demand for dairy prod...
Nepal bans import, sales of Indian biscuit Priyagold over food safety violationsNepalese authorities have prohibited the import and sale of Priyagold biscuits manufactured by Surya Food and Agro. This decision was influ...
Sweet corn can turn dark after home canning even when it was processed correctly; natural compounds can react with iron and air to create the unexpected colourSweet corn may develop brown or black hues after home canning due to chemical reactions. These color changes often occur without spoilage, ...
Reliance Retail faces FDA crackdown again; action also on Blinkit-linked facilityMaharashtra Food and Drug Administration suspended the licenses of Reliance Retail warehouses after inspections showed safety violations. T...
FSSAI asks food business operators to ensure temperature-controlled transport for all perishablesIn a recent advisory, the FSSAI outlined essential guidelines for transporting perishable food items that require specific temperature cont...
Reliance and Blinkit executives face FIR in food safety caseExecutives of Reliance Consumer Products named in the FIR include V Subramaniam, Ashok Kumar Singh, Vijay Bhikaji Kharmale, and Nilesh Ramd...
- Mocking 'ghar ka khana' on flights, eh? The joke’s on sneering 'dehatists', since we know airline food is crap
A viral video of an elderly couple eating home-cooked food from a steel thali on a domestic flight has sparked debate over food choices, pa...
Nestlé India & Hindustan Unilever face FSSAI notices over misleading claims, non-compliance; what regulator flagged in Resource Renal and Horlicks Mother's PlusThe FSSAI has issued notices to Nestlé India and Hindustan Unilever over alleged misleading claims and regulatory violations involving Reso...
Your daily chai under scanner: FSSAI proposes new science-based limits for two pesticide residues in tea; what consumers should knowFSSAI has proposed maximum residue limits for two pesticides in tea under draft regulations published on October 16. The proposal sets a li...
Buying groceries online for festivals? Unsafe ghee, expired green peas, yoghurt & brownies found at Delhi facilities; mosquitoes and lizards also spottedDelhi's Food Safety Department found expired green peas, Greek yoghurt, brownies and cow ghee, along with flies, mosquitoes and a lizard, a...
Karnataka food safety officials crack down on sweet makers, issue notice to 10 unitsThe Karnataka Food Safety Wing has conducted inspections of sweet manufacturing and retail outlets across the state. During these inspectio...