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1,200 Kg Adulterated Paneer, 900 Kg Contaminated Khoya Busted In Pre-Holi Food Safety Check
Food safety officials seized and disposed of over two tonnes (more than 2000 kg) of unsafe paneer, khoya, milk, spices, and other edible items in Uttar Pradesh.
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Read Labels To Fight Food Adulteration: 5 Most Common Chemical Contaminants To Watch Out For
Food adulteration is a public health concern that has infiltrated the Indian food supply. Here are the most common chemical contaminants to watch out for and how to identify them by reading food labels.
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"Urea In Milk, Detergent In Ice Cream": Raghav Chadha Calls Out Food Adulteration In India
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Raghav Chadha said that "poison is being sold in the market under the fake label of purity."
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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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Food Authority Orders Patanjali Foods To Recall Batch Of Red Chilli Powder Over Safety Norms
A specific batch of red chilli powder by Patanjali Foods Ltd was recalled due to non-conformance with the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011.
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Nearly 12% Of India's Tested Spice Samples Fail Quality, Safety Standards
Nearly 12% of tested spice samples failed to meet quality and safety standards, according to data obtained by Reuters of tests by Indian authorities after several countries took steps over contamination risks in two popular brands.
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Spice Samples From MDH, Everest, Clear Food Authority Tests: Sources
Spices of Indian firms MDH and Everest --at the centre of a huge row over alleged contamination -- have received clearance from food regulator FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India).
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Nepal Bans Indian Spice Brands Everest And MDH Amid Contamination Row
Nepal's Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has banned the import, consumption and sale of two Indian spice brands Everest and MDH as it starts test for levels of ethylene oxide, an official confirmed to ANI.
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UK Watchdog Applies "Extra Control" Measures On Indian Spices Amid Row
Britain's food watchdog has applied extra control measures on all spice imports from India, it said on Wednesday, becoming the first to ramp up scrutiny of all Indian spices after contamination allegations against two brands sparked concerns among gl
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India Takes Steps To Prevent Carcinogen, Contamination In Exported Spices
India has taken several steps to prevent EtO (ethylene oxide), a carcinogenic chemical, contamination in spices exported from India, a senior government official said on Wednesday.
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MDH Faced US Rejections Before Being Suspended In Hong Kong: Report
Popular Indian spice brand MDH, under scrutiny for alleged contamination in some products, has since 2021 seen an average 14.5 per cent of its US shipments rejected due to the presence of bacteria, a Reuters analysis of US regulatory data found.
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Here's How You Can Check If Spices In Your Kitchen Are Adulterated
India's food safety regulator on Thursday ordered testing and inspections at all the companies making spice mixes
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India Widens Probe Into Spice Mix Manufacturers Amid Contamination Concerns
India's food safety regulator said on Thursday it had ordered testing and inspections at all companies making spice mixes, widening an investigation into the sector as global regulators look into suspected contamination in two popular local brands.
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Keep Your Kitchen Clean and Safe: 5 Monsoon Practices You Can't Ignore
These tried-and-tested hacks will not only prevent your food from contamination but also keep the space clean, fresh, and hygienic.
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"Avoid Eating Poppy Seeds": Pentagon Warns US Soldiers
According to the memo, the seeds come from poppy plants, a commercial crop cultivated by the drug and food industries for pharmaceuticals and spices. The seeds can become contaminated with morphine and codeine during the harvest.
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1,200 Kg Adulterated Paneer, 900 Kg Contaminated Khoya Busted In Pre-Holi Food Safety Check
Food safety officials seized and disposed of over two tonnes (more than 2000 kg) of unsafe paneer, khoya, milk, spices, and other edible items in Uttar Pradesh.
-
Read Labels To Fight Food Adulteration: 5 Most Common Chemical Contaminants To Watch Out For
Food adulteration is a public health concern that has infiltrated the Indian food supply. Here are the most common chemical contaminants to watch out for and how to identify them by reading food labels.
-
"Urea In Milk, Detergent In Ice Cream": Raghav Chadha Calls Out Food Adulteration In India
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Raghav Chadha said that "poison is being sold in the market under the fake label of purity."
-
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.
-
Food Authority Orders Patanjali Foods To Recall Batch Of Red Chilli Powder Over Safety Norms
A specific batch of red chilli powder by Patanjali Foods Ltd was recalled due to non-conformance with the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011.
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Nearly 12% Of India's Tested Spice Samples Fail Quality, Safety Standards
Nearly 12% of tested spice samples failed to meet quality and safety standards, according to data obtained by Reuters of tests by Indian authorities after several countries took steps over contamination risks in two popular brands.
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Spice Samples From MDH, Everest, Clear Food Authority Tests: Sources
Spices of Indian firms MDH and Everest --at the centre of a huge row over alleged contamination -- have received clearance from food regulator FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India).
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Nepal Bans Indian Spice Brands Everest And MDH Amid Contamination Row
Nepal's Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has banned the import, consumption and sale of two Indian spice brands Everest and MDH as it starts test for levels of ethylene oxide, an official confirmed to ANI.
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UK Watchdog Applies "Extra Control" Measures On Indian Spices Amid Row
Britain's food watchdog has applied extra control measures on all spice imports from India, it said on Wednesday, becoming the first to ramp up scrutiny of all Indian spices after contamination allegations against two brands sparked concerns among gl
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India Takes Steps To Prevent Carcinogen, Contamination In Exported Spices
India has taken several steps to prevent EtO (ethylene oxide), a carcinogenic chemical, contamination in spices exported from India, a senior government official said on Wednesday.
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MDH Faced US Rejections Before Being Suspended In Hong Kong: Report
Popular Indian spice brand MDH, under scrutiny for alleged contamination in some products, has since 2021 seen an average 14.5 per cent of its US shipments rejected due to the presence of bacteria, a Reuters analysis of US regulatory data found.
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Here's How You Can Check If Spices In Your Kitchen Are Adulterated
India's food safety regulator on Thursday ordered testing and inspections at all the companies making spice mixes
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India Widens Probe Into Spice Mix Manufacturers Amid Contamination Concerns
India's food safety regulator said on Thursday it had ordered testing and inspections at all companies making spice mixes, widening an investigation into the sector as global regulators look into suspected contamination in two popular local brands.
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Keep Your Kitchen Clean and Safe: 5 Monsoon Practices You Can't Ignore
These tried-and-tested hacks will not only prevent your food from contamination but also keep the space clean, fresh, and hygienic.
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"Avoid Eating Poppy Seeds": Pentagon Warns US Soldiers
According to the memo, the seeds come from poppy plants, a commercial crop cultivated by the drug and food industries for pharmaceuticals and spices. The seeds can become contaminated with morphine and codeine during the harvest.
