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FDA seizes 1,394kg of banana from an APMC in Navi Mumbai allegedly being treated with a banned chemical to make the ripeIn a recent operation, food safety authorities confiscated approximately 1.4 tonnes of bananas at the APMC Fruit Market located in Turbhe. ...
WHO says medicines, surgery not first-line treatment for childhood obesityThe World Health Organization has released guidelines on treating obesity among children and adolescents. It emphasizes structured diets, p...
This reusable plate never needs to be washed: Viral video shows how the unusual dinnerware works and what it costs in IndiaA social media video with more than 8 million views shows a woman demonstrating multi-layered plates made by US-based company Peel. The pro...
A refrigerator can be cleaned with equal parts hot water and baking soda; leave the door open for about 15 minutes after the final rinseMaintaining a clean refrigerator is crucial for ensuring food safety and hygiene. It helps eliminate spills and unpleasant odors. Regular u...
US military says latest strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean kills 4The U.S. military recently conducted an attack on a suspected drug smuggling boat in the Caribbean Sea. This strike resulted in the deaths ...
British Indian pair, accused of cancer drug fraud, fight extradition to USA British Indian businessman and his ex-wife are fighting extradition to the US over allegations that they defrauded Medicare and other hea...
Lettuce probe into largest foodborne illness outbreak of parasite in US history: Mexico's Health Ministry investigation finds shocking resultsCyclospora is a microscopic parasite that commonly causes watery diarrhea “with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements,” accordin...
Maharashtra FDA cancels Cipla's Pune warehouse licences over Reactin Plus packaging claimsMaharashtra's Food and Drug Administration has cancelled Cipla Pharma's distribution licenses due to serious violations. The FDA discovered...
Karnataka flags 52x mark-up on cancer drugs, seeks Centre's interventionKarnataka conducted inspections revealing significant price disparities between hospital procurement and patient billing for cancer drugs a...
Telangana suspends licences of Swiggy Instamart, Flipkart, Zepto dark stores over food safety violationsTelangana's food safety authorities inspected 16 dark stores across the city and found serious hygiene violations. Four establishments had ...
FDA Chlorthalidone dissolution testing recall: More than 25,000 bottles of blood pressure medication recalled. Check which tablets are impacted?Blood Pressure tablets FDA chlorthalidone dissolution testing recall: Chlorthalidone medication is prescribed to keep the blood pressure in...
Kyani & Co FSSAI licence suspended: What Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA found inside Mumbai’s more than 100-year-old Irani cafeMumbai’s historic Irani cafe Kyani & Co. has had its FSSAI licence suspended by the Maharashtra FDA after an inspection found rat droppings...
'Use by date' mandatory for loose sweets in Uttar Pradesh: UP Food DepartmentUttar Pradesh's Food Safety and Drug Administration will require sweets to display a 'Use by Date'. This measure focuses on open or loose s...
FSSAI crackdown sparks hiring surge in food safety and complianceLarge food companies and restaurants are expanding their hiring for food safety and compliance roles. This increase is in response to rigor...
Preity Zinta’s ‘Team Tukaram Mundhe’ T-shirt receives a response from the FDA Commissioner himself. ‘Haven’t spoken to her personally, but I am grateful.’Tukaram Mundhe, Maharashtra’s FDA Commissioner, has taken a prominent role in addressing food safety concerns across the state. Actress Pre...
Pfizer India speaks up after Karnataka FDA crackdown, says patient safety is top priorityPfizer India has stated that patient safety and product quality are their top priorities following FDA actions. The Karnataka FDA canceled ...
Maharashtra FDA seizes adulterated food worth over Rs 1.36 cr, suspends 12 licences after statewide festive crackdownMaharashtra FDA seized and destroyed suspected adulterated, substandard and unhygienic food worth over Rs 1.36 crore during a four-day stat...