NDTV Probe Exposes Synthetic Milk Adulteration
An NDTV investigation at a Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) testing laboratory has revealed how detergent is being used to manufacture synthetic milk, highlighting the scale of the state’s ongoing milk adulteration crackdown. According to officials, adulterators mix water, urea and other low-cost chemicals with detergent to replicate the appearance, texture and froth of…
Food Poisoning Rise Exposes Food Safety Gaps
India has witnessed a concerning rise in reported food poisoning incidents, highlighting persistent gaps in food safety surveillance, hygiene practices and regulatory enforcement, according to an analysis by The Hindu. The report, based on official data, notes that food poisoning cases have increased in recent years, with outbreaks frequently linked to contaminated meals served at…
1.5 Lakh Kg Expired Amul Products Destroyed in Jaipur
In a major food safety crackdown, authorities in Jaipur destroyed around 1.5 lakh kilograms of expired Amul-branded packaged food products after uncovering an alleged scheme to erase expiry dates and resell the items in the market. The action followed a complaint lodged through the Rajasthan government’s 181 public grievance helpline, prompting a raid by officials…