Food Safety
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Dead lizard, houseflies in ghee: Inspection at Hyderabad’s dairy unit finds food safety violations
Hyderabad | Feb 02, 2025, 05:43 PM ISTAmong the issues that were flagged were inadequate sanitary measures during processing and handling of food, houseflies, mosquitoes in stored ghee and use of rusted or unclean equipment.
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Chinese restaurant uses 'saliva oil' for cooking, customers say 'It's an open secret'
Trending | Jan 02, 2025, 02:34 PM ISTA new incident has come to light which highlights the usage of 'saliva oil' at a hotspot restaurant in China. Read on to know more about the incident and how customers have reacted to it.
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Be careful of adulteration in THESE food items, know how to identify duplicate products
Food | Nov 18, 2024, 02:55 PM ISTAt present, a large amount of fake khoya, paneer, turmeric, oil, milk, and spices are being sold in the market which is extremely harmful to health. In such a situation, it is important that you be careful of adulterated items. Let us tell you how to identify fake items at home.
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FSSAI creates stringent norms for 'antibiotics' in food items | Here are DETAILS
Business | Nov 04, 2024, 05:17 PM ISTThe FSSAI has also prohibited the use of antibiotics during honey production and reset the limit of the chemicals ochratoxin A and deoxynivalenol in wheat, wheat bran, barley, rye and coffee.
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Diwali 2024: Quick tips to quality test your sweets and dairy products at home this festive season
Food | Oct 28, 2024, 07:51 PM ISTDiwali 2024: Diwali, the festival of lights, is almost around the corner and all of you have planned to eat a plate full of your favourite sweets. So, to be healthy follow the given quick tips to quality test your sweets and dairy products this festive season.
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McDonald's E. coli outbreak increases as 75 people infected in 13 states in US
World | Oct 26, 2024, 11:36 AM ISTMcDonald's E. coli outbreak spreads, 75 people infected across 13 US states. Learn more about the growing health concern and what you need to know to stay safe.
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Zero tolerance for food adulteration in Uttar Pradesh, warns CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 24, 2024, 03:10 PM ISTCM Yogi has condemned recent food adulteration incidents involving human waste, calling them "abhorrent" and a serious public health threat. He has announced stringent measures, including intensive inspections, mandatory CCTV installation, and a zero-tolerance policy for violators.
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Amid Tirupati laddu row, UP FSDA collects samples from Banke Bihari temple | Here's what unfolded
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 22, 2024, 08:45 PM ISTAmid the Tirupati laddu controversy, UP's FSDA collected prasadam samples from Vrindavan's Banke Bihari Temple, Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi, and Govardhan temples to test for adulteration. A district-wide campaign on food safety in temples is underway.
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Tirupati laddu controversy: Know about 'beef tallow' and 'lard' claims that led to TDP-YSRCP clash
India | Sep 20, 2024, 08:22 PM ISTA political storm erupts in Andhra Pradesh as TDP alleges the presence of "beef tallow" and "lard" in Tirupati laddus, based on a controversial lab report. The claims, made by N. Chandrababu Naidu, raise serious questions about ingredient quality and have prompted calls for an investigation.
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Gorakhpur: UP CM Yogi inaugurates floating restaurant says 'people won't be served rotis with spit'
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 19, 2024, 08:30 PM ISTUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the 'Float' floating restaurant in Gorakhpur, addressing food hygiene concerns and ensuring the public won't face incidents like “rotis with spit” or “Hapur-wala juice.” He emphasised the government’s efforts towards food safety.
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Avoid monsoon-related diseases by following these 5 food safety tips
Lifestyle | Jul 15, 2024, 05:32 PM ISTProtect your health this monsoon by following these 5 essential food safety tips to avoid seasonal diseases. Learn how to keep your meals safe and nutritious during the rainy season.
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World Food Safety Day 2024: 5 essential food safety rules every home cook should follow
Lifestyle | Jun 07, 2024, 12:23 PM ISTKnow the top 5 essential food safety rules for home cooks to ensure a healthy kitchen on World Food Safety Day 2024. Stay informed and protect your family with these crucial tips.
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World Food Safety Day 2024: 5 effective storage practices to keep your food safe during power cut
Lifestyle | Jun 07, 2024, 07:00 AM ISTKnow five effective storage practices to keep your food safe during power outages on World Food Safety Day 2024. Learn essential tips to ensure your food remains fresh and safe in unexpected situations.
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World Food Safety Day 2024: 5 ways to spot adulterated food items
Lifestyle | Jun 06, 2024, 02:59 PM ISTLearn the 5 key methods to identify adulterated food items this World Food Safety Day 2024. Safeguard your health by recognizing signs of contaminated food products and ensuring the safety of what you consume.
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Bird Flu Outbreak: Foods to eat and avoid, safety precautions and more
Health | Apr 30, 2024, 04:08 PM ISTStay informed on the latest bird flu outbreak updates with these dietary precautions, safety measures, and more to safeguard your health. Know which foods to include and avoid to minimise risk and stay healthy amidst the current situation.
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FSSAI asks authorities to ensure safe food for students, train staff of hostel canteens
Budget | Oct 28, 2023, 11:29 PM ISTFSSAI's CEO called upon the Commissioner of Food Safety to upgrade the present food testing infrastructure and increase the number of food testing laboratories in the country.
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Monsoon Kitchen Tips: 5 tips to keep foods moisture-free during monsoon
Food | Jul 27, 2023, 04:15 PM ISTThese simple steps will help you keep your food safe and ensure that it stays fresh for longer periods of time during monsoon.
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RPSC FSO admit card 2023 soon on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in: Check exam date, city and pattern
Jobs | Jun 20, 2023, 04:39 PM ISTRajasthan Food Safety Officer RPSC FSO 2022-23 admit card to be released soon on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. Check exam date, exam city, exam pattern, exam guidelines and more.
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Amla, Sattu to Singhara; 7 underrated foods that are great for you
Health | Jun 06, 2022, 03:48 PM ISTVitamin C is our best bet to boost the immunity and keep flu, cold and a myriad of other viruses at bay. And Amla (Indian berry) is the most concentrated plant source of Vitamin C.
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'No threat to food security', says Central Government after wheat export ban
India | May 15, 2022, 08:12 AM ISTAgainst the first estimate of wheat production of 1,113 lakh metric tonnes this year, the estimate was revised to 1,050 LMT due to early summer and heat wave.