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…
Karnataka HC Backs Probe Into Doctor’s Viral Food Reel
The Karnataka High Court has permitted an investigation into a doctor who posted a viral social media reel alleging the presence of harmful substances in food products, observing that public communication by professionals must be responsible and supported by evidence. During the hearing, the Court remarked that individuals cannot “generate panic like this” through social…
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…
8-Year Delay Stalls India’s Food Labelling Reform
India’s long-pending front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) regulation continues to face delays, with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India still engaged in consultations nearly eight years after releasing its first draft in 2018, raising concerns over regulatory inertia in addressing public health risks. The issue has now reached the Supreme Court of India, where in…
Bitter Milk: Lessons from Rajamahendravaram Case
The milk adulteration tragedy in Rajamahendravaram in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district has raised serious concerns about food safety, regulatory oversight and the vulnerability of consumers to contaminated dairy supplies. The incident, linked to milk supplied by a local dairy, led to multiple cases of acute illness and deaths, with reports indicating that nine people…
Forensic Probe Confirms Ethylene Glycol in Milk
A forensic investigation has confirmed that milk consumed by residents in Rajamahendravaram in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district was adulterated with ethylene glycol, a toxic chemical commonly used as a coolant, according to district collector Kirthi Chekuri. The contamination is linked to a health incident in which four people died and at least 10 others…