Punjab Cracks Down on Substandard Milk Products
The Punjab State and Chandigarh (UT) Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu notice of the growing concern over substandard milk and dairy products being sold in Ludhiana, escalating the issue into a major public health matter. The Commission acted after reports revealed that 211 samples of milk and dairy products collected over the past…
Chocolate Recall Highlights Hidden Milk Allergy Risks
A fresh chocolate recall in the United States has once again highlighted the critical importance of accurate allergen labeling in the food and dairy industry. CBSL Commissary LLC, operating as Winfield’s Chocolate Bar, has voluntarily recalled five dark chocolate products after “milk” was accidentally omitted from the ingredient declaration on product labels. The affected products…
Heatwaves Threaten India’s Dairy Supply Chain
India’s dairy supply chain is facing mounting pressure as temperatures across several regions cross 45°C, raising serious concerns around milk safety, spoilage and cold-chain efficiency. Experts warn that extreme heatwaves are no longer just a climate issue — they are rapidly becoming a major food safety and public health challenge for the dairy industry. (https://www.boldsky.com/)…
India Moves to Ban Synthetic Paneer
The government is moving to prohibit analogue or “synthetic” paneer as part of a major tightening of dairy standards, with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) aiming to protect nutritional integrity and prevent consumer deception in one of the country’s key protein sources. The proposal, finalised by FSSAI’s Central Advisory Committee in…
A2 Milk Recalls Infant Formula in US Over Toxin
New Zealand-based The a2 Milk Company has issued a voluntary recall of three batches of its a2 Platinum Premium infant formula (0–12 months) in the United States after detecting cereulide, a heat-stable toxin produced by Bacillus cereus that can cause foodborne illness. The recall affects a total of 63,078 tins, of which approximately 16,428 units…
Private Dairy Can Drive India’s Nutrition Shift
India’s dairy sector, despite producing a record 247.87 million tonnes of milk in 2024–25 and achieving per capita availability of around 471 grams per day—well above the recommended 300 grams—continues to face a significant nutrition gap, with widespread “hidden hunger” including deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, zinc, and folate affecting millions. A key structural issue…
Poor Milk Quality Exposed in Dairy Value Chain Study
A recent study published in Scientific Reports has revealed serious concerns over raw milk quality across the dairy value chain in Mekelle City, Ethiopia, highlighting significant risks to food safety and farmer returns. The research analyzed 120 raw milk samples collected from dairy farms (80), vendors (20), and cafeterias (20) between December 2023 and June…
Private Dairy Key to India’s Nutrition Shift
India’s dairy sector is central to nutrition security, yet a large gap persists between milk production and actual nutritional outcomes, raising questions about whether private dairies can bridge this divide. An analysis highlights that despite India being the world’s largest milk producer, millions still suffer from “hidden hunger,” including deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, and…
Blockchain Drives Dairy Traceability Push
Blockchain-led traceability is rapidly gaining momentum in the dairy sector as companies seek to strengthen consumer trust, transparency, and food safety across increasingly complex supply chains. The technology enables end-to-end visibility—from farm to consumer—by creating secure, tamper-proof digital records of every transaction and movement, helping stakeholders verify product origin, quality, and authenticity in real time….
Maha FDA Cracks Down on Cheese Analogues
Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified inspections across eateries and food outlets, cracking down on the use of cheese analogues being misrepresented as real dairy products, amid rising concerns over consumer deception and food quality. (EdairyNewsIN) The regulator has mandated that restaurants, caterers, hotels and fast-food vendors must clearly disclose the use of…