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Diwali 2025 has begun, and the fervour of the festive season has gripped the country. During this period, sales of sweets and other festive items skyrocket in most places. Food safety concerns, especially in terms of adulteration and unsafe cooking practices, also tend to increase. Recently, officials in Telangana conducted state-wide inspections of sweets manufacturing…
Srinagar Police have launched a major operation targeting the sale of rotten and unhygienic meat, registering six FIRs against violators in coordination with the Civil Administration and the Department of Food Safety. This action follows a series of raids across Jammu and Kashmir in recent weeks, during which authorities seized thousands of kilograms of unsafe…
With rising concerns about food adulteration and counterfeit products, spotting fake or “plastic” chips (especially in the case of fried snacks like potato chips) has become important. Some viral claims about “plastic chips” are exaggerated or misleading, but it’s still helpful to know how to tell the difference between real, edible chips and suspicious ones….
New Delhi: The FTA seized over crates of mangoes across Indian markets. All of them were artificially ripened using a banned chemical called calcium carbide. In fact, a 2020 study published in the International Journal of Food Safety in 2022 found that over 68 percent of mangoes sold in India during peak season contained traces…
Cucumbers are being recalled across the United States amid a salmonella outbreak, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Salmonella are bacteria that can cause illness within 12 to 72 hours of consuming contaminated food. The infection may lead to diarrhoea, fever and abdominal cramps. The FDA said the affected cucumbers were distributed…
Easter will be celebrated worldwide on April 20. While there are many beloved traditions tied to the Christian festival, one thing that always stands out is the colourful Easter eggs. People get super creative with how they decorate them – but one recent method has left the internet absolutely stunned (and not in a good…
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, has begun in Prayagraj after a significant celestial alignment that occurred after 144 years. Known for its immense spiritual significance, the event has drawn millions of pilgrims from across the globe to the holy place. With such a massive influx of devotees, ensuring…
The food safety team in Telangana conducted inspections in the Rangareddy district and Kompally area on December 30, 2024, and uncovered multiple food safety violations. State-level task force team conducted inspections in Rangareddy district at M/s All Rich Dairy Pvt Ltd (Swetha Diary), Pasumamula(V), Abdullapurmet(M). Harmful chemicals such as TGV 999 caustic soda (850kg) were…
(Photo Credit: X/ cfs_telangana) A food safety task force conducted inspections in the Patancheru area near Hyderabad in Telangana on December 12, 2024. The establishments were near ORR (Outer Ring Road) Muthangi. At Isthara Babai Hote, the officials found expired milk packets (expired 4 days earlier) and 1 kilo of spices (expired in July 2024)….
