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Ladakh orders strict food safety checks, warns 8,800 FBOs of Rs 10 lakh penalty, jail for violations

Ladakh administration orders strict food safety crackdown on nearly 8,800 food business operators. Penalties range up to ten lakh rupees and imprisonment for serious violations. All food businesses must comply with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Inspections and food sampling will be intensified by the Food Safety Department.…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Punjab government imposes one-year ban on manufacture, sale and storage of analogue paneer

Punjab has banned non-dairy paneer for one year across the state. The Food and Drug Administration issued the prohibition order citing public health concerns. This ban prohibits manufacture, storage, and sale of analogue paneer. Food business operators must adhere to dairy-based paneer standards. Strict legal action will follow any violations…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Cyclosporiasis: Think your salad is harmless? Parasite outbreak spreads across Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, Massachusetts & 15 more states; FDA issues warning

Cyclosporiasis outbreak has spread to 20 states across the United States, with health authorities reporting more than 11,000 cases and nearly 500 hospitalisations. The intestinal infection has been linked to processed iceberg lettuce sourced from Mexico, with some of the affected lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants. The recalled lettuce…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

The Psychology of the Snack Aisle: Why Processed Categories Face New Pressure

Walk into any modern supermarket, and you will immediately encounter the magnetic pull of the center store snack aisle. Brightly colored packaging, bold flavor claims, and strategic end-cap displays are meticulously engineered by food scientists and marketers to trigger immediate impulse purchases. For decades, this section of the grocery store…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 27

Plant-based protein market poised to reach Rs 9,000 cr in five years: Industry body PBFIA

India's plant-based protein ingredient market is set to double to Rs 9,000 crore within five years. Consumers are shifting towards targeted nutrition, driving significant growth in this sector. The plant-based food sector is expanding annually at eighteen percent, outpacing global rates. Currently, ninety percent of plant-protein ingredients are imported, presenting…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Austin Made Jalapeño Ranch Dressing Recalled from Texas Stores After Eggs Were Left Off the Label

Jaime's Spanish Village Jalapeño Ranch dressing is recalled across Texas for undeclared egg. Check lots 69, 86, 108, 113, 116, and 121.

Medical Daily · Aug 27

Nestle wants a seat at the table as India debates food-warning labels

Nestle CEO Philipp Navratil has urged India to consult companies while drafting front-of-pack warning-label rules, saying regulations should be developed “scientifically.” The remarks come amid criticism from health experts and consumers who accuse manufacturers of delaying stronger safeguards as India debates labels for products high in sugar, salt and fat.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Mini Donuts Sold Nationwide and on Amazon Are Recalled After One Reported Reaction to Undeclared Milk

Better Bakehouse recalled Donutful Chocolate-Dipped Vanilla Cake Donuts due to undeclared milk after one allergic reaction. Check the UPC and lot code 26078.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

Scottish island fish firm fined £450,000 after man 'became entangled in machine'

A FISH processing company in Shetland has been fined more than £450,000 ofter one of its employees suffered life-threatening injuries on the job ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26

FDA Gives Publix Frozen Berry Recall Its Highest Risk Classification — Check Your Freezer

A bag of frozen berries can sit unnoticed in the back of a freezer for months, which is exactly why shoppers should pay attention to a Publix recall that has now received the FDA’s highest risk classification. The FDA classified the GreenWise frozen berry recall as Class I on August…

Budget and the Bees · Aug 26