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Karnataka Man Mixes Poisonous Plant In Neighbour's Food To Avenge Old Feud
Investigators initially found a bottle of pesticide at the home, but during further questioning, the accused revealed that they had used the toxic Datura plant to contaminate the 'sambar' served at lunch.
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Viral Post About Black Fungus On Onions Sparks Discussion - Should You Throw Them Away?
Dr Nandita Iyer took to X to share the difficulty of finding onions without black fungus on them in the market. Her now-viral post has sparked a discussion about food safety and storage practices.
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High Levels Of Salt In Delhi Groundwater: 4 Ways Water Pollution Impacts Your Health
The situation has become more alarming after recent reports of heavy salinity in NCR's groundwater and severe faecal contamination in Delhi's water supply lines surfaced.
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What No One Tells You About Typhoid Recovery: Survivor Explains Fatigue, Taste Changes And More
The bacterial infection typhoid fever may clear, but its impact often doesn't. From gut-damage and liver stress to persistent nausea, fatigue and odd smell sensitivities, a patient reveals how the ordeal stretches for months.
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5-Month-Old Dies After Being Given Medicines, Including Herbal Cough Syrup In Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district, already under national scrutiny after the deaths of at least 20 children due to contaminated cough syrup-induced acute kidney failure, has been shaken again by another tragedy.
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"Solving One Problem By Creating Another": Internet Reacts To Video Of Food Safety Officials Dumping Sweets In River
The method of disposal of adulterated sweets has drawn sharp criticism for potentially harming the environment.
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1 In 5 UTIs May Start In The Kitchen, Not Bathroom, Says New Study
A new US study reveals that nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections (UTIs) may originate from contaminated meat and poor kitchen hygiene rather than just bathroom bacteria.
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5 Die Of Food Poisoning In Chhattisgarh After Consuming Post-Funeral Feast
Five persons died in one week, and many took ill after they allegedly consumed contaminated food at a post-funeral feast in a village in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, officials said on Friday.
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Air Purifier Vs Humidifier: Do You Need Both For Better Health This Winter?
An air purifier removes airborne contaminants, while a humidifier restores moisture. Understanding their distinct roles, and when to use one, both or none, can help you breathe easier and stay healthier through the season.
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When Parveen Babi Thought FBI Was Tampering With Her Food And Makeup: "They Contaminated It"
Parveen Babi, who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, died in January 2005 due to multiple organ failure
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Dead Pigeons In Well: Contaminated Water Makes 60 Sick In Madhya Pradesh
Several people fell ill after consuming contaminated water from a well in Chhindwara's Rajola village, Madhya Pradesh, Sub Divisional Magistrate Chhindwara, Hemkaran Dhruve, said.
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'First Responder': India Steps In As Indonesia Battles Caesium-137 Crisis
India has rushed a consignment of Prussian Blue (Pru-Decorp) capsules to Indonesia to help mitigate the effects of Cesium-137 contamination after Jakarta detected traces of radioactivity in exported food products.
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Diwali 2025: Is Your Milk Real Or Fake? How To Check Milk Adulteration At Home
Real vs Fake Milk on Diwali 2025: Fake milk during the festive season can be sneaky and harmful. Check out these simple tests to ensure you are using pure, unadulterated milk every time.
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145 Kg Of Rasgullas With Flies, More Adulterated Sweets, Namkeens Destroyed In Noida Ahead Of Diwali
From fungus-infested almonds to contaminated khoya, the food safety department has destroyed many adulterated sweets and ingredients during ongoing festive season.
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Multiple Spice Manufacturing Units In Telangana Found Violating Food Safety Regulations
Food safety officials flagged a range of issues at spice repacking and manufacturing units across Telangana recently. Here are some of the details of their inspections.
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Karnataka Man Mixes Poisonous Plant In Neighbour's Food To Avenge Old Feud
Investigators initially found a bottle of pesticide at the home, but during further questioning, the accused revealed that they had used the toxic Datura plant to contaminate the 'sambar' served at lunch.
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Viral Post About Black Fungus On Onions Sparks Discussion - Should You Throw Them Away?
Dr Nandita Iyer took to X to share the difficulty of finding onions without black fungus on them in the market. Her now-viral post has sparked a discussion about food safety and storage practices.
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High Levels Of Salt In Delhi Groundwater: 4 Ways Water Pollution Impacts Your Health
The situation has become more alarming after recent reports of heavy salinity in NCR's groundwater and severe faecal contamination in Delhi's water supply lines surfaced.
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What No One Tells You About Typhoid Recovery: Survivor Explains Fatigue, Taste Changes And More
The bacterial infection typhoid fever may clear, but its impact often doesn't. From gut-damage and liver stress to persistent nausea, fatigue and odd smell sensitivities, a patient reveals how the ordeal stretches for months.
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5-Month-Old Dies After Being Given Medicines, Including Herbal Cough Syrup In Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district, already under national scrutiny after the deaths of at least 20 children due to contaminated cough syrup-induced acute kidney failure, has been shaken again by another tragedy.
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"Solving One Problem By Creating Another": Internet Reacts To Video Of Food Safety Officials Dumping Sweets In River
The method of disposal of adulterated sweets has drawn sharp criticism for potentially harming the environment.
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1 In 5 UTIs May Start In The Kitchen, Not Bathroom, Says New Study
A new US study reveals that nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections (UTIs) may originate from contaminated meat and poor kitchen hygiene rather than just bathroom bacteria.
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5 Die Of Food Poisoning In Chhattisgarh After Consuming Post-Funeral Feast
Five persons died in one week, and many took ill after they allegedly consumed contaminated food at a post-funeral feast in a village in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district, officials said on Friday.
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Air Purifier Vs Humidifier: Do You Need Both For Better Health This Winter?
An air purifier removes airborne contaminants, while a humidifier restores moisture. Understanding their distinct roles, and when to use one, both or none, can help you breathe easier and stay healthier through the season.
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When Parveen Babi Thought FBI Was Tampering With Her Food And Makeup: "They Contaminated It"
Parveen Babi, who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, died in January 2005 due to multiple organ failure
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Dead Pigeons In Well: Contaminated Water Makes 60 Sick In Madhya Pradesh
Several people fell ill after consuming contaminated water from a well in Chhindwara's Rajola village, Madhya Pradesh, Sub Divisional Magistrate Chhindwara, Hemkaran Dhruve, said.
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'First Responder': India Steps In As Indonesia Battles Caesium-137 Crisis
India has rushed a consignment of Prussian Blue (Pru-Decorp) capsules to Indonesia to help mitigate the effects of Cesium-137 contamination after Jakarta detected traces of radioactivity in exported food products.
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Diwali 2025: Is Your Milk Real Or Fake? How To Check Milk Adulteration At Home
Real vs Fake Milk on Diwali 2025: Fake milk during the festive season can be sneaky and harmful. Check out these simple tests to ensure you are using pure, unadulterated milk every time.
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145 Kg Of Rasgullas With Flies, More Adulterated Sweets, Namkeens Destroyed In Noida Ahead Of Diwali
From fungus-infested almonds to contaminated khoya, the food safety department has destroyed many adulterated sweets and ingredients during ongoing festive season.
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Multiple Spice Manufacturing Units In Telangana Found Violating Food Safety Regulations
Food safety officials flagged a range of issues at spice repacking and manufacturing units across Telangana recently. Here are some of the details of their inspections.
