FSSAI Flags Param Dairy, Bikanervala Over Complaints
India’s food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has issued notices to Param Dairy Limited and Bikanervala as part of a wider enforcement drive against food business operators for alleged violations related to food safety, labelling, branding, and consumer complaints. Param Dairy was served a notice following allegations of fungal…
825 Kg Adulterated Paneer Seized in Hyderabad
In a major food safety enforcement action, authorities in Hyderabad seized 825 kg of adulterated paneer during inspections aimed at curbing the sale of unsafe dairy products in the city. The paneer was found to be unfit for human consumption, raising serious concerns about food safety and public health. The seizure forms part of an…
FDA Suspends Dairy Licence After Food Poisoning Probe
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the retail licence of Guru Nanak Dairy in Pune following a suspected food poisoning incident linked to malai pedas sold by the establishment. The action came after members of three families from a housing society in Wadgaon Sheri reportedly developed symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea, and nausea…
Mumbai Influencer Held in Dairy Extortion Case
A Mumbai-based social media influencer has been arrested for allegedly attempting to extort money from a dairy business owner by threatening reputational damage through defamatory online content. According to police investigations, Randeep Singh Gujral, known on Instagram as “turbanmirchie” with nearly 400,000 followers, allegedly uploaded a reel on June 7 claiming that worms were found…
Front-of-Pack Labels Gain Momentum in India
India’s ongoing debate over Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOPNL) is gaining renewed attention as policymakers, public health experts, and industry stakeholders discuss the role of clearer food labels in protecting consumer health. Front-of-pack labelling refers to simplified nutrition information displayed prominently on packaged foods to help consumers quickly identify products high in sugar, salt, saturated fat,…
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Triggers Wider Cheese Recall
A deadly multi-state listeria outbreak in the United States has prompted an expanded recall of all cheese products manufactured by Maryland-based dairy processor Clover Hill Dairy. According to U.S. health authorities, the outbreak has been linked to 9 confirmed listeria cases, 8 hospitalizations, and 1 death across multiple states. Following the investigation, Clover Hill Dairy…
FSSAI Cracks Down on Misleading Health Claims
India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has issued notices to eight food business operators for allegedly using misleading brand names, trade names, and product claims that may violate provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The action is part of FSSAI’s ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency in…
Toxic Milk Additives Raise Public Health Concerns
Fresh investigations in Nepal have raised serious concerns about milk adulteration and food safety after authorities uncovered the use of harmful additives and counterfeit ingredients in milk supplied to consumers. Recent inspections by the Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC) found instances of artificial milk production, chemical adulteration and widespread quality violations across…
Oxytocin Misuse in Dairy Raises Health Concerns
The use of oxytocin injections in dairy animals has once again come under the spotlight, with experts warning that the hormone is often misused to accelerate milk let-down rather than increase actual milk production. Oxytocin is a naturally occurring hormone that plays a vital role in childbirth and milk ejection, but its unauthorized use in…
Punjab Dairy Farmers Protest Over Fake Dairy Products
Dairy farmers in Punjab staged a dramatic protest in Amritsar by pouring milk onto roads to highlight growing concerns over the proliferation of adulterated and synthetic dairy products in the market. The demonstration was organized by members of the Progressive Dairy Farmers Association (PDFA), who alleged that the unchecked sale of fake dairy products is…