The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its food safety enforcement campaign in the Pune division, suspending the licences or registrations of 16 food establishments after a series of inspections uncovered serious hygiene and food safety violations. The action, carried out during a special four-day inspection drive from August 11 to 14, covered...
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food licence of Blink Commerce Pvt Ltd, the company operating quick-commerce platform Blinkit, following a food-safety inspection at one of its facilities in Malad West, Mumbai. The inspection reportedly uncovered serious hygiene and storage-related violations, including a major cockroach infestation, improperly stored food products, poor...
Taco Bell has temporarily removed fresh lettuce from a number of its restaurant locations following concerns related to a reported cyclosporiasis outbreak in the United States. The precautionary measure has drawn widespread attention after reports suggested that lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms could be linked to the investigation. However, the produce company has clarified that...
Health authorities in the United States are investigating a widespread Cyclospora outbreak that has been linked to lettuce supplied to Taco Bell restaurants, following thousands of reported illnesses across the country. The outbreak has renewed concerns about food safety, fresh produce handling, and supply chain monitoring, as officials work to determine the exact source of...
Mumbai’s food safety authorities have initiated strict enforcement measures against six eateries across the city after inspections revealed alarming hygiene violations, including the presence of rats, cockroaches, and expired food products. The action forms part of an intensified effort to ensure food safety standards are maintained and to protect consumers from potential health risks associated...
Authorities in Haryana’s Faridabad are investigating the death of a man whose family has alleged that his health deteriorated after consuming a Frooti mango drink. Officials have clarified that the exact cause of death will only be established after the post-mortem examination and related forensic findings are completed. The incident has generated widespread attention and...
Nestlé India has firmly rejected allegations circulating on social media regarding the alleged presence of infestation in its popular Maggi noodles products, asserting that extensive testing and quality checks have found no evidence to support the claims. The company has maintained that all examined samples complied fully with established food safety and quality standards. The...
Health authorities in Kerala are closely monitoring a rise in Shigella infection cases, prompting renewed awareness about the highly contagious bacterial disease and the importance of maintaining proper hygiene practices. Medical experts have emphasized that while Shigella infections are generally treatable, the bacteria can spread rapidly in communities if preventive measures are not followed. The...
Amid growing concerns over food adulteration and misleading social media claims about so-called “plastic eggs” and artificially coloured fruits, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged consumers to remain vigilant and use simple home-based methods to verify the quality and purity of commonly consumed food items. The food regulator has highlighted...
A tense health alert has been triggered in a village of Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district after residents discovered that meat served during a traditional religious feast came from a goat that had earlier been bitten by a dog suspected of having rabies. The revelation has sparked fear, confusion, and anger among villagers, prompting swift intervention by...